Cantonese-style Stir-Fried Beef with Black Bean Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-02 · Updated 2026-08-02

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Succulent strips of beef wok-seared with fermented black beans and bell peppers for a savory, umami-packed dish. This Chinese-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs flank steak, thinly sliced, green bell pepper, sliced into strips, red bell pepper, sliced into strips for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 3 Chinese cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz flank steak, thinly sliced
1 tbsp fermented black beans, rinsed and chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, sliced into strips
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced into strips
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp ginger, minced
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tsp cornstarch
3 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp water
2 stalks scallions, sliced

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Instructions

Step 1: Toss 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak with 1 tsp cornstarch and 1 tbsp soy sauce, setting aside for 10 minutes to marinate.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but still tender. Remove beef from wok and set aside.
Step 3: In the same wok, add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp minced ginger, and 1 tbsp chopped fermented black beans. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Add 1 sliced green bell pepper and 1 sliced red bell pepper strips to the wok and toss for 2 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp.
Step 5: Return the beef to the wok along with 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 2 tbsp water. Stir-fry everything together for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and peppers.
Step 6: Garnish with 2 sliced scallions and serve hot over steamed rice.