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Beef and vegetable stir fry served in a cast iron skillet

Beef in black bean sauce

Tender beef and peppers in a savoury black bean sauce, takeaway style.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 452
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 400 g beef steak, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp black bean sauce
  • 1 green pepper, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp cornflour
  • 100 ml water
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Method
 

  1. Sear the beef in hot oil until just browned, then set aside.
  2. Fry the pepper, onion and garlic for 2 minutes.
  3. Stir in the black bean sauce and soy sauce.
  4. Mix the cornflour with the water, add to the pan and bubble until glossy.
  5. Return the beef, toss to coat and serve with rice.

Notes

Nutrition figures are an estimate worked out from the ingredient list. Values will shift with brands, cuts and how much frying oil is taken up.