{"id":6716,"date":"2026-07-22T08:59:36","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T08:59:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=6716"},"modified":"2026-07-22T08:59:36","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T08:59:36","slug":"sticky-black-pepper-garlic-beef-stir-fry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/22\/sticky-black-pepper-garlic-beef-stir-fry\/","title":{"rendered":"Sticky Black Pepper Garlic Beef Stir-Fry"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Sticky Black Pepper Garlic Beef Stir-Fry<\/h1>\n<p>Tender beef, crispy golden garlic, and a rich black pepper sauce come together in this easy stir-fry that&#8217;s better than takeout. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a quick and satisfying meal.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\n<h3>For the Beef<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1\u00bd pounds flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons cornstarch<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon soy sauce<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon vegetable oil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>For the Sauce<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2153 cup low-sodium soy sauce<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons oyster sauce<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons brown sugar<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon rice vinegar<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon sesame oil<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup beef broth<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>For the Stir-Fry<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>2 tablespoons vegetable oil<\/li>\n<li>8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced<\/li>\n<li>1 medium onion, sliced<\/li>\n<li>1 bell pepper, sliced (optional)<\/li>\n<li>2 green onions, sliced<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)<\/li>\n<li>Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Instructions<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>In a bowl, combine the sliced beef with the cornstarch, soy sauce, and vegetable oil. Let it marinate for 15\u201320 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, black pepper, and beef broth.<\/li>\n<li>Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the sliced garlic and cook until golden and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.<\/li>\n<li>Add the beef in a single layer and sear for 2\u20133 minutes per side until browned. Remove from the pan.<\/li>\n<li>Add the onion, bell pepper, and ginger to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3\u20134 minutes until slightly tender.<\/li>\n<li>Return the beef to the skillet and pour in the prepared sauce.<\/li>\n<li>Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1\u20132 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze.<\/li>\n<li>Sprinkle the crispy garlic and green onions over the top. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Serving Suggestions<\/h2>\n<p>Serve hot over steamed jasmine rice, fried rice, lo mein, or rice noodles. Add steamed broccoli, snap peas, or bok choy for a complete meal.<\/p>\n<h2>Storage<\/h2>\n<p>Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave before serving.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sticky Black Pepper Garlic Beef Stir-Fry Tender beef, crispy golden garlic, and a rich black pepper sauce come together in&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6717,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6716","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipe"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6716","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6716"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6716\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6718,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6716\/revisions\/6718"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6717"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6716"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6716"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6716"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}