Embark on a culinary journey to savor the tantalizing flavors of Black Pepper Beef and Asparagus Stir-Fry, a delectable dish that harmonizes the bold, peppery taste of black pepper with the tender, succulent texture of beef and crisp, vibrant asparagus. This stir-fry symphony showcases the essence of Chinese cuisine, blending aromatic ginger and garlic with the umami-rich flavors of soy sauce and oyster sauce. Accompanying this main course are two equally delightful recipes: Steamed Jasmine Rice, a fluffy and fragrant canvas to complement the savory stir-fry, and a refreshing Cucumber Salad, a cool and crisp counterpoint to the heat of the black pepper. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and immerse yourself in a culinary adventure that celebrates the vibrant flavors of Chinese cooking.
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BEEF AND PEPPER STIR-FRY
Beef and pepper stir-fry, seared over super high heat, is an easy, delicious weeknight dish. Add this beef and pepper stir fry to your weeknight rotation!
Provided by Bill
Categories Beef
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Add all the marinade ingredients to the beef in a bowl, mix well, and set aside for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- When you're ready to cook, place a wok over high heat until it's almost smoking, then add the oil. Sear the beef until it's just browned but still a little rare. Turn off the heat while you transfer the beef to a separate bowl. Leave any oil/fat in the wok.
- Heat the wok back up over medium-high heat and add the garlic and peppers. Stir-fry for 20 seconds, then spread the Shaoxing wine around the wok to de-glaze it.
- Stir-fry for another 20 seconds and add the beef back to the wok along with any juices from the bowl. Add salt, sugar, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and white pepper. Turn the heat back up to high and stir-fry for another 1 to 2 minutes, or until the peppers turn darker.
- If you like more sauce, add the chicken stock to further de-glaze the wok and reduce the liquid slightly. The cornstarch from the marinade will help thicken the sauce. Plate and serve immediately with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 51 mg, Sodium 930 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BLACK PEPPER BEEF AND ASPARAGUS STIR FRY
Low fat and tasty beef with vegetables on the table in less than an hour. An unusual ingredient in the quick marinade - diet Coke - helps to tenderize the peppery beef.
Provided by SusieQusie
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix the Diet Coke, black pepper and onions. Add the beef strips and marinate for 30 minutes.
- Heat a heavy skillet or wok over high heat. Add the olive oil and vegetables. Stir fry for 2 minutes.
- Add beef and marinade and fry for 2 minutes. Add soy sauce if using.
- Serve immediately over rice or noodles, your choice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.8, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 50.2, Sodium 71.9, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 2.2, Protein 21.2
ASPARAGUS BEEF TERIYAKI
This simple, savory creation is made in the time it takes to steam a pot of rice. About 20 minutes and-boom!-you're dishing dinner. -Kari Shifflett, Lake Mills, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix teriyaki marinade, water, cornstarch and pepper until smooth. , In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add beef; stir-fry until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes. Remove from pan., Stir-fry onion, green pepper, red pepper and asparagus in remaining 1 tablespoon oil until vegetables are crisp-tender 4-5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Return beef to pan; heat through. Serve with rice and if desired, soy sauce and top sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 444 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 1266mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
BLACK PEPPER BEEF AND CABBAGE STIR FRY
A very simple Chinese stir-fry dish which is fabulous in taste. I saw my husband going for two additional servings of it and I had to remind him to leave some for the rest of the family! Serve with hot steamed rice.
Provided by LI-ANN
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Chinese
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat, and add oil. Saute garlic for about 5 seconds, then add ground beef. Stir-fry until beef is evenly brown, 5 to 7 minutes; drain excess fat.
- Stir in cabbage and pepper, and cook until vegetables are tender and beef is fully cooked. Stir in soy sauce. Mix together cornstarch and water, and stir in. Season with pepper; add salt to taste. Cook, stirring, until sauce has thickened.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Cholesterol 48.2 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 547.3 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
BLACK PEPPER BEEF AND STIR-FRY
My grandmother always said that if we ate vegetables of every color of the rainbow, we would stay as healthy as anything. This is the perfect way to ensure you get more than your five a day.
Provided by Food Network
Time 35m
Yield Serves 2-4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- For the marinade: Mix together the ingredients for the marinade in a large bowl, then add the beef and stir to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set aside for 20 minutes to marinate, then remove from the marinade (reserving it) and dust with the cornstarch.
- For the stir-fry: Heat a wok over high heat, and when it starts to smoke, add half the peanut oil. Add the ginger and stir-fry for a second or so, then add the vegetable mixture and toss together in the wok. Add a drop of water to create a little steam for cooking the vegetables. Cook for 1 minute and transfer to a plate. Place the wok back over the heat and add the remaining peanut oil, followed by the beef. Let the meat settle for a few seconds, then stir in the wok for 1-2 minutes. Add the stir-fried vegetables and toss together with the beef. Season with additional light soy sauce, then transfer to a serving plate and eat immediately.
BEEF ASPARAGUS STIR-FRY
"Chinese food is a big hit with my family, so this stir-fry is popular at our house...especially when I put a little extra bite in it with the red pepper flakes," relates Debby Petersen of Niagara, Wisconsin. To make sure the steak is tender, cut it into thin strips across the grain.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 3 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 tablespoon wine or broth; add beef. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, water and remaining soy sauce and wine or broth until smooth; set aside., In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry beef in 2 teaspoons oil for 3-4 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm. Stir-fry onion in remaining oil for 1 minute. Add asparagus; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add celery, garlic and red pepper flakes; stir-fry 4-6 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add beef; heat through. Serve with rice if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 461mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BLACK PEPPER BEEF AND CABBAGE STIR-FRY
Coarsely crushed black peppercorns star in this quick weeknight dish, which is built primarily from pantry staples. Don't be shy about adding the entire tablespoon of pepper, as it balances out the richness of the beef and adds a lightly spicy bite to the dish. A quick rub of garlic, brown sugar, salt, pepper and cornstarch seasons the beef; the cornstarch helps tenderize the beef and later imparts a silky texture to the sauce. Feel free to marinate the beef up to 8 hours ahead and cook when you're ready. If leftovers remain, tuck them into a crunchy baguette or roll them into a wrap.
Provided by Sue Li
Categories dinner, quick, weeknight, steaks and chops, vegetables, main course
Time 20m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Add peppercorns, garlic, brown sugar, cornstarch and 1 teaspoon salt to a medium bowl and stir to combine. Add sliced steak and toss to coat.
- Heat the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Add steak and cook, stirring frequently, until some of the edges are lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Add soy sauce and toss beef to coat, about 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer beef to a bowl or plate.
- Add cabbage to skillet, spread in an even layer and let cook, undisturbed, for 1 minute so that some pieces caramelize in the pan. Toss and cook cabbage, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in vinegar and season with salt.
- Add steak and any juices back to the skillet, and stir until well combined with the cabbage and warmed through, about 1 minute. Top with toasted sesame seeds and scallions; serve with rice.
BEEF AND ASPARAGUS STIR-FRY
With tasty tender slices of beef and fresh colorful vegetables, this mouthwatering stir-fry was designated "a keeper" by my husband the first time I made it. He loves the beef and asparagus, and I appreciate how quick it is to make.-JoLynn Hill, Roosevelt, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Slice beef into thin 3-in. strips. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the cornstarch, 2 tablespoons water, salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce; add the beef. Seal bag and turn to coat. , In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry half of the beef in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink; remove from the skillet and keep warm. Repeat with remaining beef and 1 tablespoon oil. , Stir-fry the asparagus and cauliflower in remaining oil for 4 minutes. Add red pepper and onion; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Return beef to skillet. , In a small bowl, combine the bouillon, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar and remaining water; add to the skillet. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until heated through. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 461mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ASPARAGUS-PEPPER STIR-FRY
This colorful vegetable stir-fry is high in vitamins A and C, and it's so easy to make.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Break off tough ends of asparagus as far down as stalks snap easily. Wash asparagus; cut into 1-inch pieces.
- In 10-inch nonstick skillet or wok, heat oil over medium heat. Add asparagus, bell pepper and garlic; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring constantly.
- In small bowl, mix orange juice, soy sauce and ginger until blended; stir into asparagus mixture. Cook and stir 15 to 30 seconds or until vegetables are coated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 40, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 135 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
BLACK PEPPER STIR-FRIED TOFU AND ASPARAGUS
This fast, one-skillet stir-fry dinner combines vibrant spring vegetables with hearty tofu in a rich and spicy black-pepper sauce. (Use freshly ground pepper, if possible, for the ideal combination of flavor and heat.) The tofu is simmered in the fragrant sauce, which is spiked with aromatic garlic and ginger until it has absorbed all of the flavors and is nicely glazed. This recipe is perfect for using up that pencil-thin asparagus, which cooks quickly and toes the line between crisp and tender, while sweet snap peas balance out the assertive sauce. The dish can be served over baby spinach or in lettuce cups instead of with rice for a satisfying salad.
Provided by Kay Chun
Categories dinner, quick, weekday, one pot, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon black pepper and 2 tablespoons of water. In a large nonstick skillet, combine tofu and half of the black pepper sauce, and season with salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened and nicely coats the tofu, about 5 minutes. Slide glazed tofu and any sauce out onto a rimmed plate.
- Wipe or rinse out the skillet and heat oil over medium. Add shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 2 minutes. Add garlic and ginger, and stir until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add asparagus and snap peas, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add scallions, the remaining black pepper sauce and the tofu, and cook, stirring, until vegetables are evenly coated in the sauce. Stir in cilantro, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Divide tofu and vegetables among plates and spoon over any remaining pan sauce. Serve with rice.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use high-quality black pepper. Freshly ground peppercorns will give you the most intense flavor.
- If you don't have Shaoxing wine, you can substitute dry sherry or Chinese rice wine.
- If you don't have oyster sauce, you can substitute soy sauce or hoisin sauce.
- To save time, you can use pre-cut beef and asparagus.
- Be sure to heat your wok or skillet over high heat before adding the oil. This will help to prevent the beef and asparagus from sticking.
- Don't overcrowd the wok or skillet. Cook the beef and asparagus in batches if necessary.
- Stir-fry the beef and asparagus quickly until they are just cooked through. Overcooking will make the beef tough and the asparagus mushy.
- Serve the black pepper beef and asparagus stir-fry immediately over rice or noodles.
Conclusion:
Black pepper beef and asparagus stir-fry is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. The combination of black pepper, Shaoxing wine, and oyster sauce creates a savory and slightly spicy sauce that coats the tender beef and asparagus. This dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
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