Black Pepper Beef Recipe – Chinese Special
Black Pepper Beef is a bold and aromatic Chinese stir-fry made with tender beef slices cooked in a rich black pepper sauce. The combination of onions, bell peppers, soy sauce, and freshly crushed pepper creates a sizzling wok-style flavor that’s both savory and slightly spicy. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners, this classic Asian stir-fry pairs beautifully with steamed rice or noodles, delivering restaurant-style results in just minutes.
- Prep Time15 min
- Cook Time10 min
- Total Time25 min
Black Pepper Beef Ingredients:
- 300–350g beef (flank, sirloin, or tenderloin), thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp oyster sauce
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp oil (for stir-frying)
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp crushed black pepper (freshly ground)
For the Sauce:
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp water
- 1 tsp cornstarch (mixed with 1 tbsp water)
Black Pepper Beef Instructions:
Marinate beef with soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, black pepper, and cornstarch.
Heat oil in a pan or wok on high heat.
Stir-fry the marinated beef until browned, then remove and set aside.
In the same pan, add onions, bell peppers, and garlic.
Stir-fry until slightly softened but still crisp.
Return beef to the pan and mix well.
Add the prepared sauce mixture.
Stir and cook until sauce thickens and coats the beef.
Sprinkle fresh crushed black pepper for extra aroma.
Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.
Recipe Notes :
Slice the beef thinly for the best Chinese stir-fry texture.
Use freshly crushed black pepper for deeper aroma and authentic flavor.
Stir-fry on high heat to keep the beef tender and the veggies crisp.
Add a splash of water if the sauce becomes too thick during cooking.
Substitute bell peppers with mushrooms or snap peas for variation.
