Description
Indulge in the bold flavors of Black Pepper Beef Stir-Fry—a quick and delightful dish featuring tender strips of flank steak, colorful bell peppers, and a savory sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this one-pan meal is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests. Enjoy every bite as the aromatic blend of soy sauce and freshly cracked pepper elevates your dinner experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef flank steak, sliced against the grain
- 1 cup mixed bell peppers, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp sugar (brown preferred)
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Slice flank steak thinly against the grain and chop bell peppers and onion into bite-sized pieces. Mince garlic.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, cornstarch mixture, sugar, and set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add sliced beef in batches; cook until browned (about 3-4 minutes). Remove from pan.
- Sauté bell peppers and onions in the same pan for about 3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Return beef to skillet along with minced garlic and pour in the sauce. Stir until bubbling (2-3 minutes).
- Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg