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Beef in Black Bean Sauce

Tender rump steak seared in a blazing wok with fermented black beans, ginger, peppers and a rich savoury sauce. A proper restaurant classic at home.

4.5 (38)
Prep
10min
Cook
20min
Total
30min
Serves
2

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Beef in Black Bean Sauce

Ingredients

For 2 servings

  • 300g rib-eye or rump steak, bashed flat and finely sliced into strips
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • Pinch of Chinese five-spice powder
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornflour
  • 2 tsp salted fermented black soy beans
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 3cm piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • ½ brown onion, sliced
  • ½ green or red pepper, sliced
  • 1 spring onion, roughly chopped, plus extra to garnish
  • 3 cavolo nero or kale leaves, roughly chopped
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp dark soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice wine
  • 5 tbsp chicken stock or water
  • Chopped fresh coriander, to garnish (optional)

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38 reviews

  • Tom

    Absolutely smashing — one pan, zero faff.

    4 Apr 2026

  • Tom

    Absolutely smashing — one pan, zero faff.

    4 Apr 2026

  • Tom

    Absolutely smashing — one pan, zero faff.

    4 Apr 2026

  • Tom

    Absolutely smashing — one pan, zero faff.

    4 Apr 2026

  • Tom

    Absolutely smashing — one pan, zero faff.

    4 Apr 2026

  • Tom

    Absolutely smashing — one pan, zero faff.

    4 Apr 2026

  • Tom

    Absolutely smashing — one pan, zero faff.

    4 Apr 2026

  • Tom

    Absolutely smashing — one pan, zero faff.

    4 Apr 2026

  • Tom

    Absolutely smashing — one pan, zero faff.

    4 Apr 2026

  • Tom

    Absolutely smashing — one pan, zero faff.

    4 Apr 2026

  • Tom

    Absolutely smashing — one pan, zero faff.

    4 Apr 2026

  • Tom

    Absolutely smashing — one pan, zero faff.

    4 Apr 2026

  • Tom

    Absolutely smashing — one pan, zero faff.

    4 Apr 2026

  • Tom

    Absolutely smashing — one pan, zero faff.

    4 Apr 2026

  • Tom

    Absolutely smashing — one pan, zero faff.

    4 Apr 2026

  • Tom

    Absolutely smashing — one pan, zero faff.

    4 Apr 2026

  • Tom

    Absolutely smashing — one pan, zero faff.

    4 Apr 2026

  • Tom

    Absolutely smashing — one pan, zero faff.

    4 Apr 2026

  • Tom

    Absolutely smashing — one pan, zero faff.

    4 Apr 2026

  • Harry

    Fewest washing-up dishes of any dinner I've made this year.

    24 Mar 2026

  • Harry

    Fewest washing-up dishes of any dinner I've made this year.

    24 Mar 2026

  • Harry

    Fewest washing-up dishes of any dinner I've made this year.

    24 Mar 2026

  • Harry

    Fewest washing-up dishes of any dinner I've made this year.

    24 Mar 2026

  • Harry

    Fewest washing-up dishes of any dinner I've made this year.

    24 Mar 2026

  • Harry

    Fewest washing-up dishes of any dinner I've made this year.

    24 Mar 2026

  • Harry

    Fewest washing-up dishes of any dinner I've made this year.

    24 Mar 2026

  • Harry

    Fewest washing-up dishes of any dinner I've made this year.

    24 Mar 2026

  • Harry

    Fewest washing-up dishes of any dinner I've made this year.

    24 Mar 2026

  • Harry

    Fewest washing-up dishes of any dinner I've made this year.

    24 Mar 2026

  • Harry

    Fewest washing-up dishes of any dinner I've made this year.

    24 Mar 2026

  • Harry

    Fewest washing-up dishes of any dinner I've made this year.

    24 Mar 2026

  • Harry

    Fewest washing-up dishes of any dinner I've made this year.

    24 Mar 2026

  • Harry

    Fewest washing-up dishes of any dinner I've made this year.

    24 Mar 2026

  • Harry

    Fewest washing-up dishes of any dinner I've made this year.

    24 Mar 2026

  • Harry

    Fewest washing-up dishes of any dinner I've made this year.

    24 Mar 2026

  • Harry

    Fewest washing-up dishes of any dinner I've made this year.

    24 Mar 2026

  • Harry

    Fewest washing-up dishes of any dinner I've made this year.

    24 Mar 2026

  • Harry

    Fewest washing-up dishes of any dinner I've made this year.

    24 Mar 2026

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