Quick Easy Beef In Black Bean Sauce Recipes

QUICK & EASY BEEF IN BLACK BEAN SAUCE

Steps:

• Using a very sharp knife slice beef very thinly diagonally to make little mini fillets.
• It doesn't matter if it is cut roughly as long as it is thin so that the beef turns out tender.
• Prepare all vegetables as stated in ingredients list or you can choose to cut them however you would like them presented.
• Have all ingredients handy beside cooktop.
• Blend cornflour into beef stock making sure there are no lumps.
• Set aside.
• Heat oil in wok or large fry pan on high heat.
• (Tip: heat the pan first before adding oil; this prevents oil from burning).
• Brown beef in batches.
• Put aside.
• Clean out wok with paper towel and add vegetables all at once.
• Stir fry vegetable until just tender but not overcooked.
• Remove from pan.
• Add your black bean sauce, sugar, fish oil and beef stock into pan and stir quickly to make a sauce.
• Sauce will thicken.
• Sometimes depending on how much liquid there is you may need to add more liquid if it is too thick or add more blended cornflour if it is too thin.
• It depends on your taste.
• Add beef and vegetables and stir-fry for a further minute if you like your vegetables crunchy or simmer on low for five minutes if you like them softer.

BEEF WITH BLACK BEAN SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, add the beef, baking soda, and water. Massage the beef with your hands until most of the liquid is absorbed. Let stand for 1 to 2 hours (less time for more tender beef, or longer for a tougher cut like chuck). Then rinse the beef thoroughly under running water until the water runs clear. Drain. This step tenderizes the meat before marinating.
• Then add the cornstarch, vegetable oil, oyster sauce, and Shaoxing wine. Mix well and marinate the beef for at least 30 minutes, or even overnight if you'd like to make this ahead.
• In a liquid measuring cup, mix together the stock, black bean garlic sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and white pepper, and set aside.
• Heat your wok over high heat until it starts to smoke lightly. Add 1 tablespoon of oil around the perimeter of the wok. Add the beef in 1 layer, and sear the beef on both sides until browned (this should only take 2-3 minutes). Turn off the heat, remove the beef from the wok, and set aside.
• Reduce the heat to medium-high, and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil, onions, and bell peppers. Stir-fry for 30 seconds, until the onions and peppers have very light sear on them. Next, add the Shaoxing wine to deglaze the wok.
• Stir in the sauce mixture you made earlier. Bring to a simmer, and add the beef (along with any juices) back to the wok. Stir it in, then add the snow peas.
• Bring the contents of the wok to a simmer. Stir the cornstarch and water until incorporated into a slurry, and gradually add the slurry to the sauce, stirring constantly until the sauce is thickened to your liking (if it's too thick, add a splash of water or stock; if it's too thin, add more slurry). Cook until the snow peas are just crisp-tender. Serve immediately with steamed rice!