Chinese: Beef With Green Pepper (Lot Tzu Ngow)

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A savory stir-fry featuring tender beef, crisp green peppers, and aromatic fermented black beans.
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Chinese: Beef With Green Pepper (Lot Tzu Ngow)

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 1 Calories: 355.2

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This classic Chinese stir-fry delivers a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Thinly sliced beef is marinated for tenderness, then quickly seared to lock in juices. The dish is built around the deep, salty umami of fermented black beans, complemented by the fresh crunch of green peppers and mild onion. Aromatics like ginger and garlic provide a fragrant base, while a light cornstarch slurry creates a glossy, cohesive sauce that clings to every bite. Its a quick, satisfying weeknight dinner that captures the essence of home-style Cantonese cooking without requiring hours of prep.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Slice the steak on the diagonal into 1/4-inch thick strips, each about 2 inches long.
  2. In a bowl, combine the cornstarch, soy sauce, rice wine, sugar, and oil to make the marinade.
  3. Pour the marinade over the beef, mix thoroughly, and let it stand for 15 minutes to tenderize.
  4. Halve the green peppers, remove the seeds, and cut them into 1/4-inch wide strips.
  5. Peel and mince the garlic clove and the slice of ginger.
  6. In a small cup, whisk together the cornstarch, chicken broth, soy sauce, and sugar to create the sauce.
  7. Rinse the Chinese black beans to remove excess salt and drain well. Mash them lightly with a fork or knife.
  8. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
  9. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry for about 1 minute until just seared but still tender.
  10. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside on a plate.
  11. Wipe out the pan if necessary, then heat 1 tablespoon of oil over high heat.
  12. Add the mashed black beans, minced garlic, and ginger; stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
  13. Add the green pepper strips and sliced onion to the pan.
  14. Stir-fry the vegetables for 2 minutes until they are crisp-tender.
  15. Return the cooked beef to the skillet.
  16. Give the cornstarch sauce mixture a quick stir (as it may have settled) and pour it into the pan.
  17. Cook and stir constantly for about 1 minute until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients.
  18. Serve immediately while hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 355.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.8g26%
Saturated Fat 5.8g29%
Cholesterol 99.9mg34%
Sodium 586.8mg25%
Total Carbohydrate 12.0g4%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g8%
Sugars 2.7g
Protein 34.6g70%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: beef, green pepper, black beans, stir fry, chinese, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, cornstarch, onion, rice wine, umami, dinner, quick, easy, asian, cantonese, vegetables, protein, meal
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