Description
Beef with Black Bean Sauce is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender beef strips with colorful vegetables in a savory black bean sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, delighting everyone at the table. With its balanced flavors and customizable ingredients, this dish is sure to become a go-to favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1/4 cup black bean sauce
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), chopped
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tsp cornstarch (for marinade)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Marinate the beef: In a bowl, combine cornstarch and sesame oil. Toss the beef strips until coated and let marinate for 15 minutes.
- Prepare vegetables: Slice bell peppers and onion; mince garlic and grate ginger.
- Heat the skillet: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and cook marinated beef in batches until browned (about 3 minutes).
- Stir-fry veggies: Add onions and bell peppers to the skillet; stir-fry until tender-crisp (about 5 minutes).
- Combine: Pour in black bean sauce, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger; stir well and simmer for another 2 minutes.
- Serve: Plate over rice or noodles with optional garnishes like sesame seeds or green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg