Black Pepper Beef

Black Pepper Beef

A classic, savory Cantonese dish featuring tender strips of beef quick-seared over high heat and tossed with crisp bell peppers, onions, and a rich, fragrant black pepper sauce.

Prep30 min
Cook15 min
Total45 min
Servings6
Difficultyeasy
ChineseDinner / Supper

Ingredients

  • 2 lbsBoneless Beef Chuck Roast
  • 1 unitRed Bell Peppers
  • 1 unitOrange Bell Peppers
  • 1 unitYellow Bell Peppers
  • 0.5 unitRed Onion
  • 3 clovesGarlic
  • 3 tbspCooking Oil
  • 1 tspGround Black Pepper
  • 0.5 cupFresh Cilantro Leaves
  • 2 tspGround Black Pepper
  • 2 tbspCornstarch
  • 2 tspSoy Sauce
  • 2 tbspOyster Sauce
  • 2 tbspWater
  • 2 tspToasted Sesame Oil
  • 2 tbspCanola Oil
  • 1 tbspWater
  • 1 tbspCornstarch
  • 1 tspSugar
  • 1 tspSoy Sauce
  • 1 tspDark Soy Sauce
  • 1 tspOyster Sauce
  • 0.5 tspSalt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut the bell peppers into bite-sized pieces.

    Step 1
  2. 2

    Slice the red onion and the garlic.

    Step 2
  3. 3

    Slice and marinade the beef for at least 4 hours or overnight.

    Step 3
  4. 4

    Prepare the cooking sauce and set it aside.

    Step 4
  5. 5

    Heat 1 tablespoon cooking oil in a wok over high heat. Add the marinated beef sliced and stir-fry for about 1-2 minutes until partially cooked. Transfer the beef to a bowl and set aside.

    Step 5
  6. 6

    Wipe the wok clean or use another wok, heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil over high heat. Add the onion, garlic, and bell peppers, and stir-fry until fragrant and crisp tender.

    Step 6
  7. 7

    Return the partially cooked beef slices to the wok and stir-fry for about 1-2 minutes.

    Step 7
  8. 8

    Pour in the cooking sauce (slurry).

    Step 8
  9. 9

    Toss continuously until everything is evenly coated and heated through. At this time, add another 1 tsp of ground black pepper and mix it well.

    Step 9
  10. 10

    Transfer it to a serving plate and garnish with fresh cilantro.

    Step 10