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Garlic Black Pepper Beef Bites
Chinese dish ready in 45 min using easy-level technique. Simple enough for weeknight cooking.
- Prep
- 35m
- Cook
- 10m
- Total
- 45m
- Servings
- 2
- Cuisine
- Chinese
IngredientsWhat you'll need for Garlic Black Pepper Beef Bites
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Beef tenderloin | 300g (10 oz) |
| Garlic | 1 whole head |
| Soy sauce | 2 tablespoons |
| Cornstarch | 1 tablespoon |
| Sugar | 1 tablespoon |
| Shaoxing rice wine | 1 tablespoon |
| Butter | 1 tablespoon |
| Oyster sauce | 1 tablespoon |
| Vegetable oil | 2 tablespoons |
| Ground black pepper | 1 teaspoon (plus more to taste) |
| Salt | to taste |
- Beef tenderloin300g (10 oz)
- Garlic1 whole head
- Soy sauce2 tablespoons
- Cornstarch1 tablespoon
- Sugar1 tablespoon
- Shaoxing rice wine1 tablespoon
- Butter1 tablespoon
- Oyster sauce1 tablespoon
- Vegetable oil2 tablespoons
- Ground black pepper1 teaspoon (plus more to taste)
- Saltto taste
Cooking StepsHow to cook Garlic Black Pepper Beef Bites step by step
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Step 1Cut beef tenderloin into small bite-sized cubes. In a bowl, mix with 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Mix well and marinate for 30 minutes.
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Step 2Separate the garlic cloves and peel them. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the whole garlic cloves and pan-fry until golden brown all over, about 3–4 minutes. Remove and set aside. Increase heat to high, add the marinated beef and stir-fry until lightly browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
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Step 3Add butter to the same pan and let it melt. Return the garlic and beef to the pan. Add 1 tablespoon oyster sauce and black pepper to taste. Toss everything together over high heat until well coated and fragrant. Serve immediately.
Garlic Black Pepper Beef Bites
Chinese dish ready in 45 min using easy-level technique. Simple enough for weeknight cooking.
Ingredients
- 300g (10 oz) Beef tenderloin
- 1 whole head Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing rice wine
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon (plus more to taste) Ground black pepper
- to taste Salt
Instructions
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Cut beef tenderloin into small bite-sized cubes. In a bowl, mix with 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Mix well and marinate for 30 minutes.
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Separate the garlic cloves and peel them. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the whole garlic cloves and pan-fry until golden brown all over, about 3–4 minutes. Remove and set aside. Increase heat to high, add the marinated beef and stir-fry until lightly browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
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Add butter to the same pan and let it melt. Return the garlic and beef to the pan. Add 1 tablespoon oyster sauce and black pepper to taste. Toss everything together over high heat until well coated and fragrant. Serve immediately.
Recipe Details
Common Questions
How can I make this spicier?
Add chili oil or chili crisp to taste, or include dried red chilies during cooking. A dash of Sichuan peppercorn adds a different kind of heat.
