Black Pepper Beef Fusilli

A quick and flavorful fusion meal, featuring tender beef and colorful bell peppers tossed with spiral fusilli in a savory black pepper sauce.

Ingredients

• 300 g beef strips
• 200 g fusilli pasta
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 green bell pepper
• 1 yellow bell pepper
• 1/2 red onion
• 1 packet black pepper pasta sauce
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp cooking oil
• 1 tbsp salt

Instructions

1. 1Cut the beef

   

   Using a sharp knife, carefully slice the raw beef into small, uniform, bite-sized strips on a cutting board. Consistent sizing ensures the meat cooks evenly and quickly.

   Tip: Slicing against the grain makes the beef more tender once cooked.
2. 2Marinate the beef

   

   In a mixing bowl, combine the beef strips with light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, black pepper, and a splash of cooking oil. Adding oil at this stage helps to lock in the juices during the stir-fry process.

   Tip: Allow the beef to marinate for at least 10 minutes for the best flavor infusion.
3. 3Combine the marinade

   

   Using your hand or a spoon, mix the beef strips and seasonings thoroughly until every piece is evenly coated. Ensure the marinade is well-distributed to maximize flavor.

   Tip: Wearing a food-safe glove makes this process clean and efficient.
4. 4Prepare the vegetables

   

   Chop the red, green, and yellow bell peppers along with the red onion into small, bite-sized pieces. Having these prepped in advance makes the cooking process smooth and fast.

   Tip: Keep the vegetable pieces roughly the same size as the beef strips for a balanced bite.
5. 5Prepare the pasta water

   

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a splash of cooking oil and a spoonful of salt to the water. The salt seasons the pasta while it cooks, and the oil helps prevent the pasta from sticking together.

   Tip: Wait for a rolling boil before adding your pasta.
6. 6Boil the fusilli

   

   Carefully add the fusilli pasta to the boiling water. Let it cook for approximately 15 minutes, or until the pasta reaches your desired texture.

   Tip: Check the packaging for the suggested al dente time as a starting point.
7. 7Stir-fry the marinated beef

   

   Heat a pan with a splash of cooking oil over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef strips and stir-fry continuously until the beef changes color and is browned on all sides. The oil helps keep the beef tender and seals in the moisture and seasonings.

   Tip: Do not overcrowd the pan; if necessary, fry the beef in batches to ensure it sears properly rather than steaming in its own juices.
8. 8Add aromatics to the pan

   

   Once the beef is browned, add the prepared chopped red onion to the pan. Stir-fry the onions with the beef until they have softened and become fragrant. This builds the foundational flavor profile for the black pepper sauce.

   Tip: Keep the heat consistent so the onions soften without burning the fond developing at the bottom of the pan.

Storage and Reheating

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