Black Pepper Beef, Mushroom & Green Bean Stir-Fry
When you think of a meal that hits every note — savory, peppery, tender, and vibrant — Black Pepper Beef, Mushroom & Green Bean Stir-Fry delivers perfection in every bite. You know those evenings when you’re too tired for anything elaborate, yet you crave something deeply satisfying? That’s exactly when this recipe shines.
Equipment
- Wok - Traditional optional
Ingredients
For the Stir-Fry:
- ¾ pound flank steak trimmed and thinly sliced
- 1 pound fresh green beans ends trimmed and snapped into 2–3 inch pieces
- 1 cup mushrooms sliced (button or cremini)
- 1 medium onion thinly sliced
- 2 slices fresh ginger unpeeled
- 3 tablespoons canola oil divided
- ¼ cup water
- Salt to taste
For the Marinade:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or rice wine optional: lime juice substitute
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons coarse black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the Ingredients:
- Snap green beans into 2–3-inch pieces.
- Slice mushrooms and onion and set aside.
- Cut the flank steak into thin strips by slicing with the grain into 2-inch-wide pieces, then slicing across the grain into ⅛-inch slices.
Marinate the Beef:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, cornstarch, rice vinegar (or lime juice), sugar, and black pepper.
- Add the beef slices, mix well, and let marinate for 10–15 minutes while preparing the vegetables.
Cook the Green Beans:
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat.
- Add the green beans and stir-fry for 1 minute.
- Pour in ¼ cup water, reduce heat to medium, cover, and steam for 6–8 minutes, until tender-crisp.
- Remove the beans and any remaining liquid; set aside.
Sauté the Aromatics, Mushrooms & Onion:
- Increase heat to high, then add 1 tablespoon oil to the wok.
- Add ginger slices and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add onion and mushrooms; stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until the onion softens and mushrooms begin to brown.
- Remove ginger slices and discard.
Stir-Fry the Beef:
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan.
- Add the marinated beef and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly, until browned and no longer pink.
Combine and Finish:
- Return the green beans, mushrooms, and onions to the pan.
- Toss everything together and stir-fry for 1–2 minutes until evenly coated and heated through.
- Taste and season with salt or extra black pepper if needed.
Serve:
- Serve hot over a bed of steamed jasmine rice or noodles, garnished with a sprinkle of freshly cracked pepper or toasted sesame seeds for extra flavor.
Chef’s Tips:
- For tender beef, slice against the grain as thinly as possible.
- Add a drizzle of sesame oil or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes before serving for extra depth.
- To make it vegetarian, replace the beef with tofu or tempeh — the sauce pairs beautifully with both!
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