🥩🔥 Garlic Pepper Beef Stir-Fry
📖 Description
This dish is a rich and flavorful Garlic Pepper Beef Stir-Fry, featuring tender slices of beef cooked in a glossy, savory sauce with onions, bell peppers, and garlic. The beef is juicy and slightly caramelized, while the vegetables add crunch and freshness. The sauce is a perfect balance of salty, slightly sweet, and peppery flavors, making it a restaurant-style dish you can easily prepare at home. It pairs beautifully with steamed rice or noodles.
🧾 Ingredients
- 400g beef (thinly sliced)
- 1 onion (chunked)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 2–3 green chilies (optional)
- 4–5 garlic cloves (chopped)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp oil
- ½ tsp sugar (optional)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, marinate beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, and black pepper for 10–15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a pan or wok on high heat.
- Add beef and stir-fry quickly until browned (do not overcook). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add onions, bell peppers, and chilies; stir-fry for 2–3 minutes.
- Return beef to the pan.
- Add oyster sauce and a little water if needed.
- Stir well and cook for another 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Adjust salt and sprinkle extra black pepper if desired.
- Serve hot.
❓ Q/A
Q1: Which cut of beef is best?
A: Tender cuts like sirloin or flank steak work best.
Q2: How do I keep beef tender?
A: Slice thinly against the grain and don’t overcook.
Q3: Can I make it spicy?
A: Yes, add more green chilies or chili sauce.
Q4: Can I use chicken instead?
A: Absolutely, chicken works great with the same sauce.
Q5: What to serve with it?
A: Steamed rice, fried rice, or noodles are perfect options.