About This Recipe
This stir-fry features beef slices cooked with vegetables in a bold black pepper sauce. Prepared in a wok or skillet, it requires 15 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking time. Serves four people.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Requires only one cooking vessel
Uses common pantry ingredients
Delivers high-protein content per serving
Adaptable to preferred vegetable combinations
Cooks faster than traditional oven-based meals
Ingredients
1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon sesame oil
Step by Step Instructions
Combine sliced beef, soy sauce, and cornstarch in a bowl. Marinate for 10 minutes.
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in wok or large skillet over high heat.
Add beef in single layer. Cook undisturbed for 1 minute, then stir-fry until browned (2 minutes). Transfer to plate.
Add remaining oil to wok. Stir-fry ginger and garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add bell peppers and onion. Stir-fry for 3 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Return beef to wok. Add oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, and black pepper.
Toss continuously for 1 minute until ingredients are coated and heated through.
Remove from heat. Stir in sesame oil.
Serve immediately with steamed rice.
FAQ
Can I use pre-ground black pepper?
Freshly ground pepper delivers superior flavor, but pre-ground may be substituted.
What cut of beef works best?
Flank steak is recommended. Sirloin or skirt steak are acceptable alternatives.
How do I prevent rubbery beef?
Slice against the grain and avoid overcooking. High heat and quick cooking are essential.
You Must Know
Wok must be preheated before adding ingredients
All ingredients must be prepared before cooking begins
Overcrowding the wok reduces cooking temperature
Sesame oil should be added off-heat to preserve flavor
Storage Tips
Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 3 days
Do not freeze cooked stir-fry – texture degrades
Reheat in wok or skillet over medium-high heat
Add 1 teaspoon water when reheating to prevent drying
Enjoy!