Black Pepper Beef Noodles

Ingredients

• 250 g Beef (sirloin or flank), thinly sliced
• 2 tsp Black pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 medium Onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Ginger, minced
• 3 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Oyster sauce(optional)
• 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)(optional)
• 1 tbsp Cornstarch
• 3 tbsp Water
• 1.5 tbsp Neutral oil (for stir-frying)
• 180 g Noodles (lo mein or wheat noodles)
• 1 tsp Sesame oil(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (15 minutes total): Slice beef thinly, then toss with 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp cornstarch. Thinly slice the onion; mince garlic and ginger. Cook noodles according to package directions, then drain and set aside.

2. 2

   Cook (15 minutes total): Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat with 1.5 tbsp oil. Stir-fry beef until browned and just cooked through, about 2–3 minutes; remove to a plate.

3. 3

   In the same pan, add onion and stir-fry 2–3 minutes until slightly softened. Add garlic and ginger and stir for 30–45 seconds.

4. 4

   Add remaining soy sauce (2 tbsp), oyster sauce (if using), and Shaoxing wine (if using). Stir in black pepper. Return beef to the pan.

5. 5

   Add water and stir to combine; simmer 30–60 seconds. Add noodles and toss until evenly coated and glossy. Finish with sesame oil (if using) and serve immediately.