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Beef in Black Bean Sauce

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Beef in Black Bean Sauce is a savory Chinese stir-fry featuring tender beef strips and crisp vegetables, all coated in a bold, umami-rich black bean sauce. This dish pairs perfectly with steamed rice or noodles for a flavorful and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

1 lb beef (sirloin, flank steak, or ribeye), thinly sliced against the grain

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 small onion, thinly sliced

1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons fermented black beans (or 1 tablespoon black bean paste)

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon oyster sauce

1 tablespoon hoisin sauce

1 teaspoon sugar

1/4 cup beef broth or water

1 teaspoon cornstarch

1 tablespoon water (for slurry)

1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)

2 teaspoons rice vinegar (optional)

Sliced green onions (optional, for garnish)

Chili flakes or chopped fresh chili (optional, for heat)

Instructions

  1. Slice the beef thinly against the grain. Mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water to create a slurry and set aside.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the beef for 2-3 minutes until browned and just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, stir-fry onion and bell pepper for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Add fermented black beans (or black bean paste) and stir for 1-2 minutes to release flavor.
  5. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar, and beef broth. Stir to combine and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Return the beef to the pan and stir to coat. Add cornstarch slurry if the sauce needs thickening. Cook for 1-2 more minutes.
  7. Finish with sesame oil and rice vinegar, if using. Stir to combine.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with green onions and chili if desired. Enjoy with rice or noodles.

Notes

Use black bean paste if fermented black beans aren’t available.

Add vegetables like mushrooms, snow peas, or zucchini for variety.

Make it gluten-free with tamari and GF hoisin/oyster sauces.

Swap beef for chicken or tofu as a protein alternative.

Store leftovers for up to 3 days in the fridge.

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