Thai Beef with Garlic and Black Pepper

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 1

Sizzling Thai Beef with Garlic and Black Pepper

by The Chefin Main

Prep

45 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 bottle fish sauce
	1 jar minced garlic
	4 pounds beef top sirloin , thinly sliced
	6 tablespoons sesame oil , divided
	1/4 cup fresh ground black pepper
	2 bunches cilantro , leaves picked ( discard stems ) and divided

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

410

Sugar

Fat

20g

This traditional Thai dish is a favorite for those who enjoy bold and flavorful dishes with a little bit of heat. The combination of spices and ingredients make it a perfect dish for any season. It is a restaurant-quality dish that is easy to make at home for a family dinner or a dinner party with friends. The beef used in this recipe is thinly sliced, making it easy to cook and it absorbs the flavors of the marinade well. The black pepper adds a little bit of heat and the cilantro gives it a refreshing finish.

Instructions

1.	In a large bowl, combine fish sauce and minced garlic.
2.	Add the sliced beef, coat evenly and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
3.	Heat a skillet or wok over high heat, add 4 tablespoons of sesame oil to the pan.
4.	Once the oil starts to smoke, add the marinated beef to the pan and let it cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until browned and slightly crispy.
5.	Add the black pepper to the pan and stir-fry for an additional 1 minute.
6.	Remove from heat and garnish with cilantro leaves and the remaining sesame oil.

PROS

Satisfy your craving for a sizzling and savory dish with this delicious Thai Beef recipe.

This recipe is easy to make and the combination of garlic, black pepper, and cilantro makes it impossible to resist.

CONS

The high heat needed to cook the beef can create smoke and splatter.
When cooking, be careful not to overcook or burn the beef.

This recipe does require fish sauce, which may not be available in all grocery stores.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beef is a good source of essential nutrients and vitamins such as iron and vitamin B12.
Garlic has been linked to helping to reduce blood pressure and boost the immune system.
Black pepper is also known to have digestive and anti-inflammatory benefits.
Cilantro is a great source of antioxidants, iron, and vitamins A and K.