Black Pepper Beef Stir-Fry

Black Pepper Beef Stir-Fry is a easy Chinese recipe that serves 4. 350 calories per serving. Recipe by The Yellow Rice on YouTube.

Prep: 25 min | Cook: 6 min | Total: 46 min

Cost: $7.27 total, $1.82 per serving

Ingredients

  • 400 g Beef (rump steak or flank) (Thinly sliced 1-2 mm, against the grain)
  • 1 c. à soupe Light soy sauce (For the marinade)
  • 0,5 c. à café Baking soda (Helps tenderize the meat)
  • 1 c. à soupe Potato or corn starch (To coat the meat)
  • 2 c. à soupe Vegetable oil (sunflower or canola) (For cooking and mixing)
  • 0,5 piece Onion (Diced)
  • 0,5 piece Red bell pepper (Core and cut into squares)
  • 0,5 piece Green bell pepper (Core and cut into squares)
  • 1 clove Garlic clove (Minced)
  • 1 c. à soupe Light soy sauce (for the sauce)
  • 1 c. à café Dark soy sauce
  • 1 c. à soupe Shaoxing cooking wine (Chinese wine)
  • 1 c. à soupe Oyster sauce
  • 1 c. à café Sesame oil
  • 1 c. à café Ground black pepper (Can be adjusted to taste)
  • 4 c. à soupe Water
  • 2 stalks Scallion (for garnish) (Thinly sliced)

Instructions

  1. Beef Marinade

    Cut the beef into very thin slices (1‑2 mm). Place them in a bowl, add 1 c. à soupe of light soy sauce, 0,5 c. à café of baking soda, 1 c. à soupe of starch and 2 c. à soupe of oil. Mix well and let rest for 10 minutes.

    Time: PT10M

  2. Vegetable Preparation

    Thinly slice the onion, cut the red and green bell peppers into squares, and mince the garlic.

    Time: PT10M

  3. Sauce Preparation

    In a small bowl, combine 1 c. à soupe of light soy sauce, 1 c. à café of dark soy sauce, 1 c. à soupe of Shaoxing wine, 1 c. à soupe of oyster sauce, 1 c. à café of sesame oil, 1 c. à café of ground black pepper and 4 c. à soupe of water.

    Time: PT5M

  4. Sear the beef

    Heat the wok over high heat, add 1 c. à soupe of oil and stir‑fry the beef for 30 seconds to 1 minute until just colored. Remove and set aside.

    Time: PT1M

    Temperature: 220°C

  5. Sauté aromatics

    In the same wok, add the remaining oil, stir‑fry the onion and garlic for 30 seconds over medium‑high heat.

    Time: PT30S

    Temperature: 200°C

  6. Cook the bell peppers

    Add the red and green peppers, stir‑fry for 1 minute while constantly stirring.

    Time: PT1M

    Temperature: 200°C

  7. Assembly and finishing

    Return the beef to the wok, pour in the prepared sauce, mix and cook for 2‑3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

    Time: PT3M

    Temperature: 180°C

  8. Plating

    Transfer the mixture to a serving dish, sprinkle with sliced scallions and serve immediately with fragrant rice.

    Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
350
Protein
25 g
Carbohydrates
12 g
Fat
18 g
Fiber
2 g

Dietary info: High in protein, Gluten‑free if gluten‑free soy sauce is used, low-carb, low-calorie

Allergens: Soy, Oyster (shellfish), Sesame

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Black Pepper Beef Stir-Fry

Recipe by The Yellow Rice

A tender and flavorful beef stir-fried with colorful bell peppers, seasoned with black pepper and a fragrant soy‑egg sauce. Inspired by Chinese cuisine, this dish comes together quickly and pairs perfectly with fragrant rice.

EasyChineseServes 4

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Source Video
26m
Prep
5m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
41m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$7.27
Total cost
$1.82
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Beef marination with baking soda to tenderize the meat
  • Sear the beef over very high heat without overcooking
  • Add the sauce and cook until thickened

Safety Warnings

  • Watch out for splattering hot oil
  • Use a sharp knife to avoid slipping

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