Delicious Bitter Melon and Black Bean Sauce Beef Stir Fry Recipe

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This Bitter Melon and Black Bean Sauce Beef Stir Fry is a savory and unique dish that combines the bitterness of bitter melon with the richness of black bean sauce and tender beef. It's a flavorful and satisfying meal that is sure to please your taste buds.

Ingredients

  • 1 bitter melon, sliced and deseeded
  • 1 lb beef, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp black bean sauce
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Directions

  1. In a bowl, marinate the beef with soy sauce and set aside for 15 minutes.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat. Add garlic and onion, and stir fry until fragrant.
  3. Add the marinated beef and cook until browned.
  4. Stir in the bitter melon, black bean sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and beef broth. Cook until the bitter melon is tender.
  5. Add the red bell pepper and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  6. Serve hot with steamed rice.
  7. Enjoy your Bitter Melon and Black Bean Sauce Beef Stir Fry!

Interesting Facts

  • Bitter melon is a popular vegetable in Asian cuisine known for its health benefits, such as helping with digestion and lowering blood sugar levels.
  • Black bean sauce adds a rich and savory flavor to the dish, complementing the bitterness of the bitter melon.