Name: Beef in black bean sauce recipe
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Serves: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 350g stir-fry beef; 160g sachet black bean stir-fry sauce; 1tbsp soy sauce; 1 level tbsp cornflour; 2tbsps groundnut oil; 1 green pepper, deseeded and sliced; 1 red chilli, deseeded and sliced; 2.5cm piece of ginger, peeled and cut into thin strips; Coriander, for garnish

Nutrition Per Portion

RDA

Calories

243 Kcal

12%

Sugar

9.6 g

11%

Fat

11 g

16%

Saturated Fat

2.5 g

13%

Salt

0.5 g

Protein

20.3 g

41%

Carbohydrates

16.1 g

Salt

0.5 g

By Jessica Dady

published 15 July 2021

Make this delicious beef in black bean sauce as a quick and easy dinner cooked in just five minutes.

Marinate the beef in the black bean sauce before cooking for extra succulent, tender beef. Make sure you don’t overcook this meat otherwise it’ll be too chewy. Serve with homemade egg fried rice or soft noodles drizzled in soy sauce.

Ingredients

350g stir-fry beef
160g sachet black bean stir-fry sauce
1tbsp soy sauce
1 level tbsp cornflour
2tbsps groundnut oil
1 green pepper, deseeded and sliced
1 red chilli, deseeded and sliced
2.5cm piece of ginger, peeled and cut into thin strips
Coriander, for garnish

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Method

Mix the beef with the black bean and soy sauces and the cornflour. Leave it to marinate for 15-30 minutes.
Cook the beef in the oil for 1-2 minutes, then add the pepper, chilli and ginger and cook for a further 2-3 minutes, until the vegetables have just softened. Serve immediately, garnished with coriander.

Top tips for making beef in black bean sauce

This recipe would work just as well with chicken, lamb, or pork strips.

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Jessica Dady is Senior Content Editor at Goodto.com and has over 10 years of experience as a digital journalist, specialising in all things food, recipes, and SEO. From the best food hampers to cookbooks, from the best cake stands to baking sets, Jessica has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to must-have food products. A passionate baker, she spends much of her time creating celebration cakes for friends and family - particularly for her two lucky children.