Description
Beef with black bean sauce is a mouthwatering stir-fry that brings together tender beef and fresh vegetables in a rich, glossy sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining friends, delivering restaurant-quality flavors right in your kitchen. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a satisfying dish that will impress everyone at the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1/2 cup black bean sauce
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mix of red and green)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Marinate the beef: In a bowl, mix sliced beef with soy sauce and cornstarch; let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Stir-fry vegetables: Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onions; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Then add bell peppers and cook until slightly tender.
- Cook the beef: Add marinated beef to the pan; stir-fry until browned and cooked through (around 3-4 minutes).
- Add sauce: Pour in black bean sauce and toss to coat everything evenly; let it simmer for an additional two minutes.
- Serve: Transfer to plates or bowls and enjoy over steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg