Black Pepper Beef Noodles
Black Pepper Beef Noodles
Ingredients
For the Beef Marinade
- 1 pound beef sirloin, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices against the grain
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Black Pepper Sauce
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Noodles and Stir-fry
- 12 ounces egg noodles, fresh or dried
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
- 1/2 yellow onion, sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the sliced beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix well to coat the beef evenly. Set aside to marinate while you prepare the other ingredients.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the beef broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon of freshly ground black pepper for the black pepper sauce. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Cook the egg noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 8 min
- 4
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary. Remove the beef from the wok and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the same wok. Add the minced garlic, red bell pepper, and yellow onion. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender-crisp.
⏱️ 4 min - 6
Return the cooked beef to the wok with the vegetables. Add the cooked noodles and pour the black pepper sauce over everything. Toss continuously for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the noodles, beef, and vegetables evenly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Serve immediately, garnished with chopped green onions.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
For the Beef Marinade
- 1 pound beef sirloin, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices against the grain
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Black Pepper Sauce
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Noodles and Stir-fry
- 12 ounces egg noodles, fresh or dried
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
- 1/2 yellow onion, sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the sliced beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix well to coat the beef evenly. Set aside to marinate while you prepare the other ingredients.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the beef broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon of freshly ground black pepper for the black pepper sauce. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Cook the egg noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 8 min - 4
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary. Remove the beef from the wok and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the same wok. Add the minced garlic, red bell pepper, and yellow onion. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender-crisp.
⏱️ 4 min - 6
Return the cooked beef to the wok with the vegetables. Add the cooked noodles and pour the black pepper sauce over everything. Toss continuously for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the noodles, beef, and vegetables evenly.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Serve immediately, garnished with chopped green onions.
⏱️ 1 min