Stir-Fried Beef with Black Bean Sauce and Ginger

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-07 · Updated 2026-08-07

Tender strips of beef stir-fried with pungent black bean sauce, fresh ginger, and crisp vegetables for a savory Cantonese-inspired dish. This Chinese-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs flank steak, fermented black beans, fresh ginger 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.

Ingredients

• 12 oz, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
• 2 tbsp, rinsed and roughly chopped fermented black beans
• 1 tbsp, julienned fresh ginger
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 medium, sliced into strips green bell pepper
• 2 stalks, sliced diagonally scallions
• 2 tbsp water
• 1/4 tsp white pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Toss 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak with 1 tsp cornstarch and 1 tbsp soy sauce in a bowl; let marinate for 10 minutes to tenderize.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 tbsp julienned fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add the marinated beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the edges start to brown but the inside remains tender.
4. Step 4: Push the beef to the side, add 1 tbsp rinsed and chopped fermented black beans and 1 tbsp oyster sauce, sautéing for 1 minute until the sauce thickens and coats the beef.
5. Step 5: Add 1 medium sliced green bell pepper and 2 tbsp water, stir-frying for another 2 minutes until the pepper is crisp-tender.
6. Step 6: Finish by stirring in 2 sliced scallions and seasoning with 1/4 tsp white pepper; toss everything together and serve hot.