Ingredients:
- 1/4 kg (about 1/2 pound) beef, thinly sliced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
- 5 bird’s eye chilies, finely sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion (optional, as the original recipe skips this due to unavailability)
- Black pepper sauce (Saori brand recommended)
- Cooking oil
- Beef broth (from boiling the beef)
Steps:
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Boil the Beef: Start by boiling the beef slices in water for approximately 30 minutes. This will help to tenderize the meat and create a flavorful broth that will be used later.
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Prepare the Vegetables: While the beef is boiling, dice the green bell pepper, and finely slice the bird’s eye chilies and garlic. If you choose to include the onion, slice it thinly as well.
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Sauté the Aromatics: In a pan, heat a small amount of cooking oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and bird’s eye chilies, and sauté until they become fragrant and the garlic turns a light golden brown.
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Cook the Beef and Vegetables: Add the boiled beef slices to the pan, stirring them in with the garlic and chilies. Follow by adding the diced green bell pepper. Cook for a few minutes until the bell pepper begins to soften.
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Add the Sauce: Pour in the black pepper sauce (Saori brand recommended). Stir well to ensure the beef and vegetables are evenly coated with the sauce. If needed, add a small amount of the beef broth to reach your desired consistency.
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Taste and Adjust: Check the seasoning of the dish. Add more black pepper sauce or a pinch of salt if necessary to suit your taste preferences.
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Serve: Once everything is well-cooked and flavors have melded together, transfer the dish to a serving plate. Serve hot with steamed rice.
This simple yet flavorful dish combines tender beef with the crunch of green bell pepper and the heat of bird’s eye chilies, all brought together by a rich black pepper sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal, it’s sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire. Enjoy your meal!