Stir-Fried Shaking Beef with Garlic and Black Pepper

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

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Juicy cubes of tender beef wok-seared with garlic and black pepper, served with a light soy-based sauce and garnished with scallions and sesame seeds. This Vietnamese-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, soy sauce, oyster sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, 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: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Vietnamese cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 pound, cut into 1-inch cubes beef sirloin
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon, freshly ground black pepper
5, minced garlic cloves
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 stalks, cut into 1-inch pieces scallions
1 tablespoon, toasted sesame seeds
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons water

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, toss 1 pound 1-inch cubed beef sirloin with 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and 1 teaspoon sugar. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 5 minced garlic cloves and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 3: Add marinated beef cubes and stir-fry vigorously for 3-4 minutes until the beef is well-seared on all sides and medium-rare to medium.
Step 4: Pour in 2 tablespoons water to deglaze the pan and create a light sauce. Toss in 3 stalks of scallions cut into 1-inch pieces, stir-fry for another 1 minute until scallions are slightly wilted.
Step 5: Remove from heat, sprinkle 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds over the beef, and serve immediately with steamed rice or as part of a rice plate.