Black Bean Beef
Elevate your dinner table with the bold and savory flavors of Black Bean Beef, a quick and easy stir-fry that’s perfect for a weeknight meal. Tender slices of marinated beef sirloin are perfectly seared and combined with vibrant bell peppers, aromatic garlic, and ginger, all coated in a rich black bean sauce with a hint of sesame oil for added depth. This dish comes together in just 35 minutes, making it a lifesaver for busy days. Its combination of crisp vegetables and umami-packed sauce pairs wonderfully with steamed rice or noodles, making every bite a satisfying blend of textures and flavors. Perfect for lovers of Asian-inspired cuisine, this recipe is a delicious way to bring a restaurant-quality meal to your home kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams beef sirloin
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 inch piece ginger
- 4 tablespoons black bean sauce
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 large green bell pepper
- 1 medium onion
- 2 stalks spring onions
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 100 ml water
Instructions
Thinly slice the beef sirloin across the grain into bite-sized strips.
In a mixing bowl, combine beef, cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce. Toss to coat evenly and let marinate for about 10 minutes.
While the beef is marinating, prepare the vegetables: mince the garlic, grate the ginger, chop the bell peppers into strips, and slice the onion thinly. Slice the spring onions into 1-inch pieces.
In a wok or large frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
Add the marinated beef to the pan and stir-fry until browned and just cooked through, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
In the same pan, add a little more oil if necessary. Stir-fry the garlic, ginger, and onion until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the bell pepper strips to the pan and stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until they start to soften but are still crisp.
Return the beef to the pan, adding black bean sauce, the remaining soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and water. Stir well to combine and heat everything through.
Add the spring onions and give everything a final stir. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Adjust seasoning to taste, if necessary. Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
493 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.1 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.2 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 101 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 1457 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.5 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.9 g | ||
| Protein | 42.1 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 54 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 860 mg | 18% | |
*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.
