Beef stir fry with black bean sauce is a quick and easy Chinese dish, perfect for busy weeknights. Ready in minutes, it’s both simple to prepare and delicious to enjoy.
Ingredients
Marinated Beef:
- 1 tbsp cornflour
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 320 g rump steak (fat trimmed, cut into strips)
Stir Fry:
- 2 tbsp sunflower oil
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
- 4 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 1 red chili (finely chopped)
- 2.5 cm root ginger (grated)
- 2 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine
- 1 tsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 50 ml water
- 4 tbsp black bean sauce
- 4 spring onions (sliced)
Instructions:
Prepare the Marinated Beef:
- Combine the cornflour and oyster sauce in a bowl.
- Add the beef strips, ensuring they are well coated in the marinade.
- Set aside while preparing the vegetables.
Stir Fry the Beef:
- Heat a wok or large non-stick frying pan over high heat.
- Add 1 tbsp sunflower oil and stir-fry the beef strips in two batches for about 1 minute on each side.
- Remove beef from the wok and set aside.
Cook the Vegetables:
- Add more sunflower oil if needed.
- Stir-fry the onion, red, and green bell peppers for 2 minutes.
- Add garlic, chili, and ginger, stir-frying for an additional minute.
Combine the Sauce:
- Pour in the Shaoxing rice wine, dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, and water.
- Stir-fry for 2 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Finish the Dish:
- Add the black bean sauce and return the beef to the wok.
- Stir-fry for 1 minute to reheat everything.
Serve:
- Garnish with sliced spring onions and serve hot.
