Velveting Beef with Black Pepper Sauce
Thinly sliced beef is velvetted for a silky, tender bite and then tossed in a bold black‑pepper sauce that balances savory, sweet, and peppery notes. This quick stir‑fry is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Maker: Wok With Ben
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Ingredients
- 1 lb thinly sliced beef (such as flank or sirloin)
Marinade
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp Shaoxing wine
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp cornstarch
Sauce
- 0.33 cup chicken stock
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp cracked black pepper
Instructions
- 1In a small bowl, whisk together the baking soda, 2 tsp soy sauce, 2 tsp Shaoxing wine, 0.5 tsp sugar, and 0.5 tsp cornstarch to form a smooth velveting slurry.
- 2Place the sliced beef in a larger bowl and pour the slurry over it, tossing to coat every piece evenly.
- 3Let the beef rest for 10 minutes at room temperature; the baking soda will tenderize the meat.
- 4While the beef marinates, prepare the black‑pepper sauce: in a separate bowl whisk together 1 cup chicken stock, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tsp dark soy sauce, 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1 tbsp cracked black pepper until fully combined.
- 5Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat until a drop of water sizzles, then add 1 tbsp neutral oil (such as vegetable or canola).
- 6Add the velvetted beef in a single layer; stir‑fry for 3–4 minutes, stirring constantly, until the beef is browned and just cooked through.
- 7Reduce the heat to medium‑high and pour the prepared sauce over the beef, stirring to coat all pieces.
- 8Continue cooking for another 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and cling to the meat.
- 9Taste and adjust seasoning if needed (a pinch more soy sauce or pepper).
- 10Transfer the beef to a serving plate and serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.
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- How long does it take to make Velveting Beef with Black Pepper Sauce?
- About 20 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Velveting Beef with Black Pepper Sauce recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Velveting Beef with Black Pepper Sauce recipe come from?
- It was shared by Wok With Ben on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.