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Garlic Pepper Beef

You can't get more garlicky and peppery with this Garlic Pepper Beef recipe! Tender beef slices in creamy pepper gravy topped with loads of toasted garlic.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: garlic pepper beef, garlic pepper beef recipe
Servings: 6
Calories: 236kcal
Author: Mia

Ingredients

Beef Marinate

  • 400 grams beef sirloin sliced thinly
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp coarse black pepper crushed whole peppercorn
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp liquid seasoning
  • 2 tbsp butter for frying beef

Fried Garlic

  • 6 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 tbsp butter

Gravy Sauce

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 pc beef broth cube
  • 1 cup mushrooms
  • 1 tbsp coarse black pepper crushed whole peppercorn
  • 1 tsp liquid seasoning

Instructions

  • Place thin sliced beef in a bowl then add garlic, salt, sugar, black pepper, soy sauce and liquid seasoning.
    400 grams beef sirloin, 2 cloves garlic, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp sugar, 1 tbsp coarse black pepper, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp liquid seasoning
  • Mix well until beef is coated with sauce and marinate for at least 1 hour. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet or pan over low low heat place the butter until it melts.
    1 tbsp butter
  • Tip in garlic and cook for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown while stirring occasionally to avoid burning.
    6 cloves garlic
  • Transfer garlic in a bowl and set aside.
  • Using the same pan add 2 tbsp. butter and melt in in low-medium heat.
    2 tbsp butter
  • Add marinated beef slices and cook for 5 minutes or until browned and liquid is reduced. Transfer in a bowl and set aside.
  • Wipe excess oil in the pan with disposable kitchen towel and tip in flour. Cook for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned.
    2 tbsp flour
  • Add butter and whisk until butter melts and incorporates with the flour to form the roux.
    2 tbsp butter
  • Pour water gradually while stirring until all of the liquid is poured and the mixture thickens.
    2 cups water
  • Add beef cube and lightly push down with the back of the ladle to crush. Stir to incorporate.
    1/2 pc beef broth cube
  • Add remaining gravy ingredients and stir until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
    1 cup mushrooms, 1 tbsp coarse black pepper, 1 tsp liquid seasoning
  • Tip in cooked beef and a tablespoon of fried garlic. Mix and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
  • Transfer in a serving bowl and garnish with more fried garlic. Serve and enjoy. Bon appetit!

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Nutrition

Serving: 6g | Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.7g | Protein: 21.8g | Fat: 13.9g | Saturated Fat: 7.7g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 690mg | Potassium: 364mg | Fiber: 0.9g | Sugar: 0.8g | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 14mg