Description
Black Pepper Beef is a quick and delicious stir-fry that brings together tender beef sirloin, colorful bell peppers, and a savory black pepper sauce. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, delivering bold flavors and vibrant colors that will impress your family and friends. With its enticing aroma and satisfying crunch, this recipe promises to become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef sirloin (sliced thin)
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors, sliced)
- 1 medium onion (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp black peppercorns (freshly cracked)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions (sliced for garnish)
Instructions
- Slice the beef against the grain into thin strips for tenderness. Chop bell peppers and onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, and cracked black pepper. Add beef strips and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add oil to prevent sticking.
- Sear the marinated beef for 3-4 minutes until browned.
- Add bell peppers and onions; stir-fry for about 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Pour any remaining marinade over the mixture and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving over steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg