Description
This Beef with Black Bean Sauce is a classic Chinese stir-fry featuring tender flank steak coated in a savory, rich black bean sauce. Enhanced with garlic, ginger, and colorful bell peppers, this dish delivers bold flavors and a satisfying texture, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner served over steamed rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Marinade
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup beef broth
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 2 tablespoons fermented black beans, rinsed and chopped
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
Finishing
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, sugar, cornstarch, and beef broth. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and set aside.
- Cook the Beef: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the thinly sliced flank steak and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until just browned. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside to prevent overcooking.
- Sauté Aromatics and Vegetables: Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan. Sauté minced garlic, ginger, and chopped fermented black beans for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Then add sliced onion and green bell pepper, stir-frying for 2 to 3 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender but still crisp.
- Combine and Thicken Sauce: Return the cooked beef to the pan and pour in the prepared sauce mixture. Stir everything together and continue stir-frying for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. The sauce will thicken and evenly coat the beef and vegetables.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle the sesame oil over the dish and season with freshly ground black pepper to taste. Give everything a final stir and serve hot, ideally with steamed rice to soak up the delicious sauce.
Notes
- For added heat, include a sliced chili pepper or a pinch of chili flakes during the sauté step.
- You can substitute the flank steak with chicken or tofu for a different protein option.
- Ensure to slice the beef thinly against the grain for tenderness.
- Fermented black beans can be found in Asian grocery stores and are key for authentic flavor.
