A quick and flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights! This Black Pepper Beef recipe combines tender beef cubes with a rich, peppery sauce and vibrant vegetables, all cooked to perfection in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Beef + Marinade
- 1.5 lbs beef filet mignon (cut into bite-sized cubes)
- 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
Sauce
- 1/2 cup beef stock
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp MSG (optional)
- 2 tbsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Sichuan peppercorn powder
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 2 tsp cornstarch
Rest of Ingredients
- 4 tbsp neutral oil (divided)
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped into petals)
- 1 green bell pepper (chopped into petals)
- 1/2 onion (chopped into petals)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp ginger (minced)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Marinate the Beef
- Cut the beef filet mignon into bite-sized cubes.
- Marinate the beef with Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, salt, cornstarch, and neutral oil. Set aside.
- Prepare Vegetables and Sauce
- Chop red and green bell peppers, and onion into petal shapes.
- Finely mince garlic and ginger.
- Combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl, ensuring the cornstarch is well dissolved.
- Sear the Beef
- Heat 2 tbsp of neutral oil in a hot wok.
- Add the marinated beef and sear for 3–4 minutes, ensuring a nice crust. Remove from the wok and set aside.
- Cook Vegetables
- Add the remaining oil to the wok.
- Sauté garlic, ginger, and chopped vegetables for about 2 minutes, until slightly translucent.
- Combine and Finish
- Return the beef to the wok.
- Pour in the sauce mixture and stir until it thickens.
- Finish with a drizzle of sesame oil.
Conclusion
Serve this Black Pepper Beef hot with steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying meal packed with bold flavors and a perfect balance of textures. Enjoy!
