Beef with King Oyster Mushrooms Stir Fry | Tinder And Juicy Beef | Black Pepper Beef Recipe

Ingredients:
Beef: 10 ounces
King oyster mushrooms: 7 ounces
Garlic: 3 cloves
Red bell pepper: half
Cooking Steps:
Prepare the Beef
Choose a cut of beef with minimal connective tissue. Slice the beef into strips about the width of a thumb, then cut those strips into cubes.
Add half a teaspoon of baking soda to the beef. Gently mix with your hands until the beef feels slightly sticky. If you don't like the taste of baking soda residue, you can rinse the beef with water and squeeze out the excess water.
Marinate the Beef
After rinsing, the beef may look pale, so add dark soy sauce for color. Then, add soy sauce for base flavor and some black pepper.
Add two tablespoons of water in two separate additions, gently mixing each time until the water is fully absorbed.
Next, add cornstarch to form a protective layer and lock in moisture. Finally, add some cooking oil to prevent sticking. Let it sit for fifteen minutes, then set aside.
Prepare the Sauce
In a bowl, add one tablespoon of cooking wine, one tablespoon of oyster sauce, a quarter teaspoon of salt, a quarter teaspoon of sugar, and one teaspoon of black pepper (you can add more if you like). Add four tablespoons of water, then add one teaspoon of cornstarch to thicken the sauce. Mix everything well and set aside.
Prepare the Vegetables
While the beef is marinating, cut the king oyster mushrooms into cubes. Cut the red bell pepper into pieces and slice the garlic.
Cook the Beef
Preheat a pan over medium-high heat and add four tablespoons of cooking oil. When the oil starts to smoke slightly, add the marinated beef cubes. Sear for about thirty seconds until the bottom is browned. Flip the beef and sear for another thirty seconds, being careful not to get splashed by the hot oil. Separate the beef to ensure the unseared sides get cooked as well, then remove the beef from the pan. The beef should be about seventy percent cooked.
Cook the King Oyster Mushrooms and Final Stir-Fry
Add a little cooking oil (about one teaspoon) to the pan and heat over medium-low heat. Add the king oyster mushrooms and cook slowly and patiently, about six minutes, until they change color and release moisture. This gives the mushrooms a meaty texture and nice caramelization.
Add butter and continue to stir-fry, allowing the mushrooms to fully absorb the buttery flavor. Add the red bell pepper and the pre-cooked beef. Turn the heat up to medium-high, and stir the sauce while pouring it into the pan. Continue to stir-fry until everything is well-coated with the sauce. Turn off the heat and serve.
Conclusion
Now, our black pepper king oyster mushrooms with beef cubes is ready. Look at that beautiful caramelization and how well the sauce coats everything. This dish is not only delicious but also has a wonderful texture that makes it perfect for a family meal. I hope you enjoy making and eating this as much as I do. If you try this recipe, let me know how it turned out in the comments below. Thanks for watching, and see you next time!
--Timestamps-
00:00 - Introduction
00:18 - Prepare the Beef
01:14 - Marinate the Beef
02:08 - Prepare the Vegetables
02:31 - Prepare the Sauce
03:02 - Cook the Beef
03:49 - Cook the King Oyster Mushrooms and Final Stir-Fry