Beef with Black Bean Sauce

Beef with Black Bean Sauce is a savory and aromatic dish that features tender beef stir-fried with vibrant vegetables, all coated in a rich, umami-filled black bean sauce. This Halal Chinese dinner dish is both quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, perfect for a weeknight meal.

Ingredients

• Beef sirloin - 250 grams, thinly sliced against the grain
• Black bean sauce - 3 tablespoons
• Soy sauce (Halal) - 1 tablespoon
• Cornstarch - 1 teaspoon
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, minced
• Bell pepper (red or green) - 1 medium, sliced
• Onion - 1 medium, sliced
• Spring onions - 2, chopped
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Water - 100 ml
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine the sliced beef with cornstarch, soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of black bean sauce. Mix well and let marinate for 10 minutes.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
3. In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add garlic, ginger, and sliced onion, stir-frying for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Add the sliced bell pepper to the pan and stir-fry for an additional 2 minutes until slightly tender.
5. Return the cooked beef to the pan, add the remaining black bean sauce, sugar, and water. Stir well to combine and cook for another 3-4 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
6. Drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle chopped spring onions on top before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 460
• Protein: 34 g
• Carbs: 22 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 910 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Contains vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals.

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