Garlic Black Pepper Beef Bites

45min

Prep 35m ·
Cook 10m ·
2 Servings

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IngredientsWhat you'll need for Garlic Black Pepper Beef Bites

Ingredient Amount Notes
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

Garlic Black Pepper Beef Bites

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Cooking StepsHow to cook Garlic Black Pepper Beef Bites step by step

  1. Garlic Black Pepper Beef Bites
    Step 1 Detail

    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.

  2. Garlic Black Pepper Beef Bites
    Step 2 Detail

    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.

  3. Garlic Black Pepper Beef Bites
    Step 3 Detail

    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.

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.

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