「Black Pepper Beef」

Ingredients and amounts

• Beef: 100g per serving (adjust based on number of diners and wok capacity)
• Onion: 1/12 per serving (e.g., for 3 people, use about 1/4 of an onion)
• Bell pepper: 1/12 per serving (e.g., for 3 people, use about 1/4 of a bell pepper)
• Salt: 1g per serving
• Cornstarch: 3g per serving
• Black pepper marinade: to taste, follow package instructions for proportions
• Black pepper powder: 1g per serving (approximately, to taste)
• Peanut oil: 10ml per serving (adjust proportionally if changing the amount of beef)

Step-by-step method

1. 1

   Step 1

   Cut the beef into strips, ideally no longer than 8cm, about 5-10mm thick, and about 1cm wide (measurements are flexible).

2. 2

   Step 2

   Marinate the beef with the black pepper marinade. Mix well and let rest. Follow the package instructions for the amount and time; you can extend the time but not shorten it.

3. 3

   Step 3

   If using a liquid marinade, sprinkle a layer of black pepper powder 3 minutes before the marinating time ends. Then add cornstarch, mix well again, and let rest for 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Turn on the heat, heat the wok, and add peanut oil.

5. 5

   Step 5

   When you see a wisp of smoke rising from the oil, add the beef and stir-fry.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Stir-fry over medium-high heat for 2 minutes until the outside of the beef changes color (no obvious pink spots; pink spots indicate insufficient stir-frying). Be careful of oil splatter.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Add the onion and bell pepper, and stir-fry for 2 minutes.

8. 8

   Step 8

   Add salt and another sprinkle of black pepper powder. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until well combined.

9. 9

   Step 9

   Once the onion has softened, turn off the heat, remove from the wok, and plate.