Quick Easy Beef in Black Bean Sauce

Transform dinner into a flavorful feast with this Quick Easy Beef in Black Bean Sauce recipe! Tender slices of marinated beef sirloin are stir-fried to perfection with vibrant bell peppers, onions, and aromatic ginger and garlic, all enveloped in a rich, savory black bean sauce. This fast and fuss-free dish comes together in just 25 minutes, making it a perfect weeknight dinner idea. The umami-packed black bean sauce, combined with a touch of sweetness and fresh crisp veggies, guarantees authentic restaurant-quality flavor at home. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying, delicious meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds! Keywords: quick beef recipes, black bean sauce, easy stir-fry, weeknight meals, Asian-inspired dishes.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 grams beef sirloin
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons black bean sauce
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 medium onion
• 1 medium bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 stalks green onions
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons pepper

Directions

Step 1

Slice the beef sirloin into thin strips across the grain and place in a bowl.

Step 2

Add 2 teaspoons of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce to the beef. Mix well and let it marinate for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Thinly slice the ginger and garlic. Chop the onion and bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. Finely chop the green onions.

Step 4

Heat a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil.

Step 5

When the oil is hot, add the marinated beef. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the beef is mostly cooked, then remove and set aside.

Step 6

In the same pan, add the ginger and garlic. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 7

Add the onion and bell pepper to the pan. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.

Step 8

Return the beef to the pan, then add 3 tablespoons of black bean sauce, 3 tablespoons of water, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 0.5 teaspoons of salt, and 0.25 teaspoons of pepper. Stir well to coat everything in the sauce.

Step 9

Let the mixture cook for another 2-3 minutes until the beef is fully cooked and the sauce thickens.

Step 10

Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions.

Step 11

Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(656.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1204.3

Total Fat 77.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.4g
Cholesterol 268.2mg	0%
Sodium 5335.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 39.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.7g	0%
Total Sugars 16.7g
Protein 89.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 167.2mg	0%
Iron 10.5mg	0%
Potassium 1759.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.5%

Protein: 29.5%

Carbs: 13.0%