Description
Beef with Black Bean Sauce is a vibrant and flavorful stir-fry that combines tender strips of beef with a rich black bean sauce and colorful vegetables. This quick and easy dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, promising an explosion of savory flavors that will delight your family and friends. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal that satisfies all cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1/2 cup black bean sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mixed colors)
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Slice flank steak into thin strips. Mince garlic and ginger, chop bell peppers, and slice onion.
- In a bowl, combine sliced beef with soy sauce and cornstarch mixture. Marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Sauté onion, garlic, ginger, and bell peppers until fragrant (about 3 minutes).
- Push veggies aside and add marinated beef to the skillet. Stir-fry until browned (about 4 minutes).
- Add black bean sauce to the skillet; stir well and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles, drizzling any leftover sauce on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg