Taiwanese Steak Black Pepper Sauce

beef steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken breast is leaner and more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free and liquid aminos are often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and margarine is often cheaper.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: black pepper blend

White pepper has a different flavor profile but is often less expensive.

Marinate beef steak in soy sauce, black pepper, garlic, ginger, and sugar for at least 30 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add marinated beef steak to the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.

Remove steak from skillet and let rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes.

In the same skillet, add butter, chopped onion, bell pepper, and carrot.

Sauté vegetables for 4-5 minutes until softened and fragrant.

Add water and bring to a simmer.

Stir in cornstarch mixed with water to thicken the sauce.

Add scallions and sesame oil, cooking for an additional minute.

Slice the rested steak against the grain.

Serve steak topped with the black pepper sauce and sautéed vegetables.

Cooking Techniques

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