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Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) | |
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321 | Calories |
12g | Fat |
24g | Carbs |
29g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 2 to 4 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 321 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 12g | 16% |
Saturated Fat 3g | 17% |
Cholesterol 72mg | 24% |
Sodium 284mg | 12% |
Total Carbohydrate 24g | 9% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 12% |
Protein 29g | |
Calcium 97mg | 7% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
Use this easy recipe to make Chinese beef and bell peppers with a savory black bean sauce.
This dish will not only make your mouth water, it is a staple of Cantonese home cooking. Chock-full of healthful ingredients such as garlic, ginger, and onions, it's a great meal to have if you're watching your weight or trying to make better culinary choices.
Ingredients
- For the Marinade:
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons Chinese rice wine (or dry sherry)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (such as canola)
- 3/4 pound steak (sirloin or flank is good, thinly sliced across the grain)
- Prepare the Vegetables:
- 2 bell peppers (1 green and 1 orange or red)
- 1 small onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 large slices ginger
- 1 tablespoon Chinese fermented black beans (or black bean sauce, or to taste)
- For the Stir-Fry:
- 4 tablespoons oil (divided, for stir-frying, or as needed)
- 1/2 cup chicken stock (or broth or water)
- Optional: salt (to taste)
- Optional: pepper (to taste)
- Optional: soy sauce (to taste)
Steps to Make It
Note: While there are multiple steps to this recipe, this Chinese beef and peppers dish is broken down into workable categories to help you better plan for cooking.
Make the Marinade
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Gather the ingredients.
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In a large bowl, mix together sugar, soy sauce, rice wine, cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon oil.
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Add the beef and marinate for 25 to 30 minutes.
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Prepare the Vegetables
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Gather the ingredients.
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While the beef is marinating, remove the stems and seeds from the bell peppers and chop.
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Then, peel the onion and chop.
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Finely chop the garlic and ginger.
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After that, use a cleaver or knife to chop the beans into tiny pieces.
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Mix the chopped garlic and ginger with the black beans.
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Stir-Fry
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Gather the ingredients.
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Heat the wok over medium-high to high heat and add 2 tablespoons of oil.
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Wait until the oil is hot and then add the beef. Brown briefly.
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Then stir-fry until it changes color and is about 80 percent cooked.
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Remove the beef from the wok. Add 2 tablespoons of oil to the wok.
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When the oil is hot, add the ginger, garlic, and bean mixture. Stir-fry briefly until aromatic.
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Add the onion, and stir-fry for about 3 minutes.
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Then add the peppers and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes, until crisp tender.
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Pour in the chicken broth and heat to boiling. (If you don't have chicken broth or stock, just use water.)
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Add the beef back into the wok. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for a few more minutes.
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Taste and season with salt, pepper, or soy sauce, if desired.
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Serve hot with rice if desired.
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Tip
- Soy sauce contains sodium, so consider skipping the salt and simply using a low-sodium soy sauce if you suffer from hypertension.
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