Black Pepper Steak Recipe

Name: Black Pepper Steak
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 sirloin steak; sliced into thin bite size pieces on the bias; 1/2 green bell pepper; medium dice; 1/2 yellow onion; medium dice; 1 cup sesame oil; 1/2 cup rice vinegar; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/2 cup beef stock; 1 tbsp ginger; minced; 2 clove garlic; minced; 1 pinch sugar; 1 vegetable oil; 1 salt and cracked black pepper; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 1/4 cup cold water

Servings: persons

1 sirloin steak; sliced into thin bite size pieces on the bias
1/2 green bell pepper; medium dice
1/2 yellow onion; medium dice
1 cup sesame oil
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup beef stock
1 tbsp ginger; minced
2 clove garlic; minced
1 pinch sugar
1 vegetable oil
1 salt and cracked black pepper
2 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water

1
Combine soy sauce, ginger, beef stock, and vinegar in a mixing bowl.
2
Whisk vigorously while slowly pouring sesame oil in the mixture.
3
Heat vegetable oil in a large saute pan or wok.
4
Add beef.
5
Season easily with salt, but with lots of black pepper.
6
Pre-ground black pepper will save alot of work, but grinding your own peppercorns will intensify the flavor!
7
Remove beef.
8
Set aside.
9
Add pepper and onions.
10
Saute on high heat.
11
Add garlic when veggies are nearly tender and cook until golden brown.
12
Add sauce mixture.
13
Return beef.
14
Toss to incorporate.
15
Whisk cornstarch and cold water together to make a slurry.
16
Toss and stir beef vigorously while adding slurry to avoid lumps.
17
Cook for one minute to remove starchy taste and allow cornstarch to reach thickening potential.
18
Garnish with scallions and toasted sesame seeds.
19
Variations; Lemongrass, peppercorn melange, basil, eggplant, squash, sake, mirin, Worcestershire, hoisin, oyster sauce
20
Tip: An egg white in a meat marinade can add a nice shine

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 sirloin steak; sliced into thin bite size pieces on the bias, 1/2 green bell pepper; medium dice, 1/2 yellow onion; medium dice, 1 cup sesame oil, and more.

Yes, Black Pepper Steak falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Black Pepper Steak

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Variations & substitutions

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