Black Pepper Beef Stir Fry

Black pepper beef stir fry is a flavorful and quick dish that combines tender beef, crunchy vegetables, and a savory black pepper sauce.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound beef steak (such as sirloin or flank steak), thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup beef broth or water
• 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, combine the thinly sliced beef with soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and sugar. Mix well and let the beef marinate for about 15-20 minutes.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
3. Add the minced garlic and ginger to the hot oil and stir-fry for about 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add the marinated beef to the skillet and stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes until the beef is browned and cooked to your desired level of doneness. Remove the beef from the skillet and set it aside.
5. In the same skillet, add the sliced onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms. Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
6. Return the cooked beef to the skillet with the vegetables and add the freshly ground black pepper. Stir everything together to combine.
7. Pour in the beef broth or water and continue to stir-fry for another minute or so, allowing the flavors to meld together.
8. Taste the stir fry and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more soy sauce or black pepper to suit your taste.
9. Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the black pepper beef stir fry with sliced green onions.

Serve the black pepper beef stir fry hot with steamed rice or noodles. This dish is versatile, and you can customize it by adding other vegetables like broccoli, carrots, or snap peas. Enjoy the bold flavors of the black pepper sauce combined with the tender beef and crunchy vegetables in this delicious stir fry.