Black Pepper Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry
A quick and satisfying Chinese-inspired stir-fry, featuring savory ground beef, crisp cabbage, and vibrant bell peppers, all brought together by a bold black pepper sauce. Perfect for a weeknight meal served over steamed rice.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate
10 g
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Cholesterol
48 mg
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Fiber
3 g
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Protein
12 g
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Saturated Fat
7 g
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Sodium
547 mg
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Sugar
4 g
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Fat
22 g
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Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
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5 mins
Gather all ingredients and have them prepped and ready to go. (5 minutes)
02 Step
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2 mins
Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil. (2 minutes)
03 Step
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1 mins
Sauté the chopped garlic for approximately 5 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it. (1 minute)
04 Step
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7 mins
Add the ground beef to the wok and stir-fry until it's evenly browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain any excess fat. (7 minutes)
05 Step
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5 mins
Introduce the shredded cabbage and bell pepper strips into the wok. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender and the beef is fully cooked, around 3 to 5 minutes. (5 minutes)
06 Step
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1 mins
Stir in the soy sauce, ensuring it coats all the ingredients evenly. (1 minute)
07 Step
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2 mins
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry. (2 minutes)
08 Step
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2 mins
Pour the cornstarch mixture into the wok, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens, about 1 to 2 minutes. (2 minutes)
09 Step
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1 mins
Season generously with ground black pepper, adjusting to your preference. Add salt to taste. (1 minute)
10 Step
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1 mins
Serve hot immediately over a bed of steamed rice. (1 minute)
For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a dash of sesame oil at the end.
If you prefer a spicier dish, incorporate a pinch of red pepper flakes or a finely chopped chili pepper along with the garlic.
Ensure the wok or skillet is hot before adding the oil for optimal stir-frying.
To make this dish vegetarian, substitute the ground beef with firm tofu, pressed and cubed.
RECIPE REVIEWS
Avarage Rating:
4.3/ 5 ( 782 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
Baby Renner
Mar 30, 2025Great weeknight meal. I used a bag of coleslaw mix instead of shredding my own cabbage to save time.
Sophia Metz
Nov 27, 2023The cornstarch slurry thickened the sauce perfectly. Will definitely make this again!
Leonard Murphy
Jun 11, 2022I was surprised how flavorful this simple stir-fry turned out. The black pepper really makes it pop!
Raphaelle Williamson
Jan 24, 2022This recipe is so easy and quick! My family loved it. I added a little ginger for extra flavor.