Stir-fried Beef Sirloin with Asparagus and Black Pepper Sauce 黑椒露筍炒牛柳

Slices of tender beef sirloin stir-fried quickly with crisp asparagus in a bold and aromatic black pepper sauce. This dish offers a satisfying kick and delicious texture contrast.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• 300g beef sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
• 200g asparagus, tough ends trimmed, cut into 3cm pieces
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced (optional)
• 2 tbsp cooking oil
• For Beef Marinade:
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp cooking oil
• For Black Pepper Sauce:
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp black pepper sauce (bottled, or homemade)
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp dark soy sauce (for color)
• 1/4 cup water or beef broth
• 1 tsp cornstarch (for thickening)

Steps

1. Marinate the beef slices with light soy sauce, cornstarch, and cooking oil for at least 15 minutes.
2. In a small bowl, combine oyster sauce, black pepper sauce, sugar, dark soy sauce, water or beef broth, and cornstarch. Mix well to form the black pepper sauce mixture.
3. Heat cooking oil in a wok or large frying pan over high heat until smoking. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry quickly for 1-2 minutes until just browned on the outside. Remove beef from the wok and set aside.
4. In the same wok, add minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant. Add asparagus and red bell pepper (if using). Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until asparagus is crisp-tender.
5. Return the beef to the wok. Pour in the prepared black pepper sauce mixture. Stir-fry constantly for about 1 minute until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and vegetables evenly.
6. Serve hot immediately with steamed rice.

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