Black Pepper Beef

About This Recipe

Crispy pan fried extra lean ground beef in a rich, umami black pepper sauce.

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
• 2 pounds Ground Beef *
• 2 teaspoons Black Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Ground Szechuan Peppercorn
• 1 teaspoon White Pepper
• 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
• 4 cloves Garlic (grated)
• 2 teaspoons Grated Ginger
• 1/4 cup Black Vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
• 2 teaspoons Toasted Sesame Oil
• 1/2 cup Water

Instructions

1. Whisk together the sauce ingredients.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with the olive oil. Once hot, add the ground beef and brown both sides for 3-4 minutes until a nice crust has developed. You want as much browning as possible. Break apart to fully cook.
3. Add the sauce to the cooked beef and stir well. Leave untouched until the sauce has reduced and caramelized on the bottom, another 3-5 minutes. Be careful not to burn.
4. Serve with rice or noodles and garnish with freshly sliced scallions, toasted sesame seeds, and soy sauce and/or chili oil.