Quick & Easy Black Pepper Beef Pasta

Tender beef strips, crisp bell peppers, and al dente pasta tossed in a rich, savory black pepper sauce. A bold and comforting fusion dish ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

• 200 g spaghetti or pasta of choice (cooked)
• 250 g beef strips
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp cooking oil
• 1 tsp black pepper
• to taste sea salt
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp black pepper sauce
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tsp dark soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 3 tbsp water
• optional fresh herbs for garnish

Instructions

1. 1Slice the red bell pepper

   

   Place the hollowed-out red bell pepper on the black cutting board and carefully slice it into neat, uniform strips.

   Tip: Keep the slices consistent in width so they cook evenly with the rest of the ingredients.
2. 2Halve the cherry tomatoes

   

   Using a sharp chefs knife, cut each colorful cherry tomato in half right on the black cutting board.

   Tip: Press down gently with the knife blade to avoid squishing the tomatoes while cutting.
3. 3Season the beef strips

   

   Place the raw beef strips in a shallow bowl and generously season them with freshly ground black pepper, sea salt, and a splash of soy sauce.

   Tip: Let the seasoned beef rest for a few minutes so the flavors can fully penetrate the meat before cooking.
4. 4Prepare the sauce mixture

   

   Combine black pepper sauce, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and water inside a clear glass bowl, stirring everything together until well blended.

   Tip: Make sure the cornstarch is completely dissolved in the liquid to prevent lumps from forming in your sauce.
5. 5Sauté the garlic cloves

   

   Heat a small amount of oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat, then add peeled garlic cloves and sauté them until they turn golden and fragrant.

   Tip: Keep the heat at medium so the garlic infuses the oil without burning or turning bitter.
6. 6Stir-fry the beef

   

   Transfer the seasoned beef strips into the hot pan alongside the sautéed garlic and begin stir-frying them over medium-high heat.

   Tip: Keep the beef moving constantly to ensure it browns evenly and locks in its natural juices.
7. 7Add red bell pepper strips

   

   Add the sliced red bell peppers directly into the pan containing the browned beef slices and garlic. Stir thoroughly to combine the vegetables with the meat.

   Tip: Add the peppers while the pan is still hot to slightly soften them while retaining their crisp texture.
8. 8Add cherry tomatoes

   

   Add the halved cherry tomatoes into the pan along with the beef and red bell pepper strips. Toss everything together to distribute the ingredients evenly.

   Tip: Cherry tomatoes will release a slight sweetness and acidity as they heat up, balancing the savory sauce.
9. 9Add cooked pasta

   

   Transfer the pre-cooked pasta using a strainer directly into the pan with the beef, peppers, and tomatoes. Mix the pasta into the ingredients so it absorbs the flavors.

   Tip: Keep the heat medium so the pasta warms through without sticking to the pan.
10. 10Pour black pepper sauce

    

    Pour the pre-mixed black pepper sauce evenly over the pasta and ingredients inside the pan. Stir thoroughly to ensure every strand of pasta and piece of meat is coated with the sauce.

    Tip: Pour the sauce in a circular motion over the pasta to distribute it evenly before mixing.

Storage & Reheating

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