Black Pepper Beef (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For the Beef Marinade

01 - 1½ pounds flank steak, cut into thin strips
02 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
03 - 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
04 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
05 - ½ teaspoon white pepper
06 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch

→ For the Sauce

07 - ¼ cup oyster sauce
08 - 1 teaspoon ground Sichuan peppercorn
09 - 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
10 - 3 tablespoons Shaoxing wine
11 - 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
12 - 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
13 - 1 teaspoon sugar
14 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch

→ For the Stir Fry

15 - ⅓ cup vegetable oil
16 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
17 - 2 medium onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
18 - 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
19 - Extra sesame oil for finishing (optional)

# Instructions:

01 - In a bowl, combine all beef marinade ingredients (steak strips, baking soda, soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, and cornstarch). Mix well, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
02 - In a small bowl, mix together all sauce ingredients (oyster sauce, Sichuan peppercorn, black pepper, Shaoxing wine, both soy sauces, sugar, and cornstarch). Set aside.
03 - Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Cook half the marinated beef for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Remove to a plate and repeat with remaining beef. Drain excess oil, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the wok.
04 - Reduce heat to medium-high. Add minced garlic to the wok and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add onion and bell pepper pieces and stir-fry for about a minute.
05 - Return the beef to the wok and add the prepared black pepper sauce. Toss everything together until well combined and the sauce has thickened. For extra flavor, drizzle with a little additional sesame oil.
06 - Serve immediately over steamed rice.

# Notes:

01 - Don't skip the baking soda in the marinade - it's the secret to tender beef
02 - This recipe works with other proteins too - pork, chicken, shrimp, or tofu
03 - Leftovers keep for up to 4 days in the refrigerator or 3 months in the freezer

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