Black Pepper Beef Strips
Black Pepper Beef Strips is a home-style meat dish at difficulty 4/5 (Advanced), about 216 kcal. Black Pepper Beef Strips is a popular home-style stir-fry. Ingredients and step-by-step instructions are below, with notes for home cooking.
4 / 5
★★★★☆
216 kcal
Ingredients
- Beef (flank steak or sirloin cut is recommended)
- Onion
- Vegetable peppers (red/yellow)
- Cornstarch (starch)
- Black pepper powder (ground black pepper)
- Black pepper marinade (sauce)
- Salt
- Peanut oil
- Note: The powder and marinade can be substituted for each other; please refer to the instructions on the product packaging you purchase.
- A non-stick pan is recommended.
Steps
- Slice the beef into strips. The ideal length is no more than 8 cm, with a thickness of about 5-10 mm and width of about 1 cm (these measurements are not strict).
- Marinate the beef using the marinade. After mixing evenly, let it sit. Please follow the product instructions for the quantity and time; the marinating time can be extended but not shortened.
- If using a liquid marinade, sprinkle a layer of black pepper powder three minutes before the marinating ends, then add the starch. Mix evenly and let it sit for another 20 minutes.
- Turn on the heat and heat the pan. Add the peanut oil.
- When a wisp of smoke appears in the pan, add the beef and stir-fry.
- Turn the heat to medium-high and fry for 2 minutes until the outside of the beef changes color (there should be no obvious blood color; obvious blood indicates the beef was not stir-fried thoroughly). (Caution: oil splatter at this stage).
- Add the onion and vegetable peppers and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
- Add salt and sprinkle another layer of black pepper powder. Stir-fry for 30 seconds and mix evenly.
- Once the onion has softened, turn off the heat, serve, and plate.
Notes
Black Pepper Beef Strips is a popular home-style stir-fry. With its rich black pepper flavor, tender beef strips paired with sweet and crunchy onions and colorful peppers, it offers a perfect balance between meat and vegetables, and is palatable for everyone. The beef is rich in high-quality protein and iron, while the peppers and onions supplement various vitamins. This dish is very beginner-friendly, and from prep to serving, it can usually be completed within an hour.
Estimated Difficulty: ★★★★
Estimated Calories: 216 kcal
Category: Black Pepper Beef Strips
Calculations:
You need to determine how many portions to prepare before cooking. One portion is enough for 2-3 people.
Total Quantities:
- Beef = Portions * 100g (Adjust according to diners' appetites and pot capacity)
- Onion = Portions * 1/12 of a whole (e.g., approx 1/4 when serving 3 people)
- Vegetable Peppers = Portions * 1/12 of a whole (e.g., approx 1/4 when serving 3 people)
- Salt = Portions * 1g
- Starch = Portions * 3g
- Black pepper marinade = Prepare according to the packaging instructions
- Black pepper powder = Portions * 1g (actually, just sprinkle freely)
- Peanut oil = Portions * 10ml (Note: actual oil quantity adjusts based on portion size; if changing beef amount, adjust oil proportionally)
Use the above conditions to calculate the ratio of ingredients to use.
If you encounter any issues or have suggestions to improve the cooking process while following this guide, please open an Issue or Pull Request.