How to Make Sesame Pepper Stir Fry - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sesame Pepper Stir Fry is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. This recipe combines the bold flavors of sesame and black pepper with a variety of fresh vegetables and protein, resulting in a satisfying and flavorful meal that the whole family will love.

Stir frying is a traditional Chinese cooking technique that involves quickly cooking ingredients in a hot pan, resulting in a dish that is crispy, tender, and packed with flavor. This cook...

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Ingredients

  • 1 small head cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 2 red bell peppers, thinly sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced (Optional)
  • 8 cloves garlic, finely diced
  • 4 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • ½ cup sesame oil, divided
  • 1 pound beef tenderloin, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 teaspoons cornstarch

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Mix cabbage and red bell peppers together in a bowl. Mix onion, garlic, and ginger together in a separate bowl.
  • Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat; add 1/4 cup sesame oil. Cook and stir beef and onion mixture in the hot oil until beef is browned on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes. Add cabbage mixture to beef mixture; cook, stirring quickly, until cabbage wilts, onion begins to brown, and beef is fully cooked, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir remaining 1/4 cup sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, and black pepper into beef and cabbage mixture; toss to coat. Mix water and cornstarch together in a bowl until cornstarch is dissolved; pour into beef and cabbage mixture. Cook and stir until sauce reduces and thickens, about 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    306 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 48mg
    • Sodium: 503mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 74mg
    • Calcium: 65mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 486mg