Beef in Black Bean Sauce
Elevate your takeout game with this irresistible Beef in Black Bean Sauce, a quick and flavorful stir-fry that's ready in just 35 minutes! Tender slices of marinated beef sirloin are seared to perfection, then stir-fried with crisp green bell peppers, aromatic garlic, and ginger in a savory, umami-rich black bean sauce. A touch of chicken broth adds depth, while sesame oil and green onion garnish bring a final flourish of flavor. Perfectly balanced with a hint of sweetness, this dish comes together effortlessly in one wok for a meal that tastes like it came straight from a restaurant. Serve it over a bed of steamed rice for the ultimate weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing delight.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams beef sirloin
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion
- 1 large green bell pepper
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- 4 tablespoons black bean sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 stalks green onions
Instructions
Thinly slice the beef sirloin against the grain. In a bowl, marinate the beef with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Set aside for 10 minutes.
Peel and cut the onion into wedges. Deseed the green bell pepper and slice it into strips. Mince the garlic cloves and finely chop the ginger. Slice the green onions, separating the whites from the greens.
Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef in a single layer. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the beef is browned but not completely cooked through. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
In the same wok, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the onion and stir-fry for about 2 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, and the white parts of the green onions. Stir-fry for another minute until fragrant.
Add the green bell pepper strips to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
Return the beef to the wok, and add the black bean sauce, chicken broth, remaining 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, sugar, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of cornstarch dissolved in a little water.
Stir well and let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and the beef is cooked through.
Drizzle the sesame oil over the dish, and toss to coat.
Garnish with the green parts of the green onions and serve immediately over steamed rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2036 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 134.2 g | 172% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.6 g | 193% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 34.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 447 mg | 149% | |
| Sodium | 6350 mg | 276% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.7 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.1 g | ||
| Protein | 150.0 g | 300% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 259 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 17.9 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 3142 mg | 67% | |
*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.
