Description
A flavorful recipe for Beef in Black Bean Sauce, featuring tender flank steak and vibrant vegetables, perfect for serving over rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 bell pepper, sliced (any color)
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/2 cup black bean sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Cooked white rice (for serving)
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the sliced flank steak with cornstarch until evenly coated. Let it sit for about 10 minutes to tenderize.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the beef in a single layer and cook for about 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the sliced bell pepper and onion, and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet, cooking for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Return the beef to the skillet and pour in the black bean sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and water. Stir well to combine and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and the beef is heated through.
- Serve the beef in black bean sauce over cooked white rice and garnish with chopped green onions.
Notes
- For added heat, include sliced jalapeños or a dash of chili sauce when cooking the vegetables.
- Substitute the flank steak with chicken breast or tofu for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg