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black pepper ground beef and rice in a bowl topped with scallions and sesame seeds
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5 from 4 votes

Black Pepper Beef

Crispy pan fried extra lean ground beef in a rich, umami black pepper sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Ground Beef Recipes
Cuisine: Chinese American
Keyword: black pepper beef, black pepper beef with ground beef, black pepper ground beef, healthy black pepper beef, lower calorie black pepper beef
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 190kcal
Author: Mason Woodruff

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 pounds Ground Beef *

For the Sauce

  • 2 teaspoons Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Szechuan Peppercorn
  • 1 teaspoon White Pepper
  • 1/4 cup 48g Granulated Sugar
  • 4 cloves Garlic grated
  • 2 teaspoons Grated Ginger
  • 1/4 cup 60g Black Vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons 30g Soy Sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Toasted Sesame Oil
  • 1/2 cup Water

Instructions

  • Whisk together the sauce ingredients.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Serve with rice or noodles and garnish with freshly sliced scallions, toasted sesame seeds, and soy sauce and/or chili oil.

Notes

*I used 96/4 ground beef, but a higher fat % will make even crispier beef. Try 93/10 or 90/10 if you can spare the calories.
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Nutrition

Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 7g