Black Bean Beef Peppers

Savor the bold, umami-rich flavors of Black Bean Beef Peppers—a quick and satisfying stir-fry that brings restaurant-quality Chinese cuisine straight to your table. Tender strips of marinated beef flank steak are seared to perfection and tossed with crisp red and green bell peppers, fragrant garlic, and ginger. This dish is elevated by a luscious black bean sauce, crafted from mashed fermented black beans, oyster sauce, and a touch of sesame oil for an irresistible depth of flavor. Ready in just 35 minutes, this one-pan meal is perfect for busy weeknights and pairs beautifully with steamed rice or noodles. Give your taste buds a vibrant and savory treat with this easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 450 grams Beef flank steak
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 whole Red bell pepper
• 1 whole Green bell pepper
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 whole Garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon Ginger
• 2 tablespoons Fermented black beans (rinsed and mashed)
• 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce
• 60 ml Water
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 2 stalks Scallions (green onions)

Directions

Step 1

Slice the beef flank steak into thin strips against the grain. Place it in a bowl and toss with the soy sauce and cornstarch. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.

Step 2

While the beef marinates, prepare the vegetables: thinly slice the red and green bell peppers, slice the onion into strips, mince the garlic, and grate the ginger.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix together the mashed fermented black beans, oyster sauce, water, sugar, and sesame oil to form the black bean sauce. Set aside.

Step 4

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated beef in a single layer and sear for 1-2 minutes per side until browned but not fully cooked through. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.

Step 5

Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the skillet. Toss in the sliced onions and stir-fry for 2 minutes until they begin to soften.

Step 6

Add the garlic, ginger, and bell peppers to the skillet. Stir-fry for another 3 minutes until the peppers are tender but still crisp.

Step 7

Return the beef to the skillet, and pour in the prepared black bean sauce. Stir everything together and let it cook for another 2-3 minutes until the beef is fully cooked and the sauce thickens.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with sliced scallions before serving.

Step 9

Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1055.1 grams (1055.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1426

Total Fat 82.20g	105%
Saturated Fat 23.00g	115%
Polyunsaturated Fat 25.40g
Cholesterol 315mg	105%
Sodium 1433mg	62%
Total Carbohydrate 48.50g	18%
Dietary Fiber 8.50g	30%
Total Sugars 20.20g
Protein 131.00g	262%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 144mg	11%
Iron 14mg	78%
Potassium 2495mg	53%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.7%

Protein: 35.9%

Carbs: 13.3%