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Healthy black pepper beef stir fry with tender beef strips and red and green bell peppers in a skillet

Healthy Black Pepper Beef Stir Fry (High-Protein)


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  • Author: Coco Park
  • Total Time: 25 min
  • Yield: 4 serv 1x
  • Diet: Dairy-Free, Low-Carb

Description

This healthy black pepper beef stir fry is bold, savory, and surprisingly light—tender beef, colorful peppers, and a glossy pepper-forward sauce, ready fast in one pan.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb. sirloin steak, thinly sliced against the grain at a slight angle (substitute New York strip or ribeye for a richer, more flavorful option)
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sake
  • 1-2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper (adjust to taste)
  • Garnish: sliced scallions (optional)
 

Instructions

1️⃣ Marinate the beef
Slice the sirloin thinly against the grain (at a slight angle if possible) before marinating for maximum tenderness. Toss sliced sirloin with oyster sauce, soy sauce, sake, sesame oil, cornstarch, and most of the black pepper. Rest for 15 minutes while you prep the vegetables.

2️⃣ Prep the vegetables
Slice the onion and peppers and mince the garlic. Having everything ready makes the stir-fry quick and stress-free.

3️⃣ Mix the sauce
Whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sake, sesame oil, black pepper and cornstarch.

4️⃣ Sear the beef
Heat half the oil in a skillet or wok over high heat. Cook the sirloin in batches until just seared and browned, then remove and set aside.

5️⃣ Sauté the veggies
Add the remaining oil to the pan. Stir-fry the onion, peppers, and garlic for 3–4 minutes, until tender-crisp.

6️⃣ Bring it together
Return beef to the pan, pour in any remaining sauce from the marinade, and add the remaining freshly cracked black pepper. Stir until glossy and cooked through.

7️⃣ Serve
Garnish with sliced scallions if desired (optional). Serve with jasmine or brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for a balanced, energy-boosting meal.

  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 10 min
  • Category: Dinner, Lunch, quick and easy
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 360 kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 950 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 14 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 28 g
  • Cholesterol: 75 mg