Stir Fried Beef With Chilli And Black Bean Sauce Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time15 Min
Ready In25 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexAverageServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Beefsteak, topside rump - 10-12 oz (275-350 g)
 Onion1 Small
 Green pepper - 1 small, cored and seeded
 Oil1 Pint, seasoned
 Fresh ginger root - a few small bits
 Spring onion1
 Fresh red or green chilies - 1-2, cut into small bits
 Black bean sauce2 Tablespoon
 Soft brown sugar1/2 Teaspoon (For the marinade:)
 Dark or light soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
 Chinese rice wine - 2 teaspoons
 Bicarbonate of soda or baking powder - 1/2 teaspoon
 Thick cornflour paste - 2 teaspoons
 Oil1 Tablespoon (For the marinade:)

Directions

GETTING READY
1. To prepare the beef cut it into thin slices about the size of large postage stamps.
2. In a bowl mix the marinade ingredients.
3. Marinate in the marinade for at least 2-3 hours.
4. Cut the onion and green pepper into small triangular pieces.

SERVING
5. In a preheated wok until medium hot, heat the oil blanch the beef for about 1 minute or until the color changes, stirring to separate the slices; remove with a strainer and drain.
6. Pour off the excess oil, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the wok, add the ginger and spring onion to flavor the oil for a few seconds.
7. Stir-fry the chillies, onion and green pepper for about 1 minute, add the black bean sauce and cook for another minute.
8. Then add the beef, blend well and finally add the MSG (if using).

SERVING
9. Stir a few times more and serve hot.
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