Black Pepper Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 cloves garlic , chopped
• 0.5 pounds ground beef
• 0.5 small head cabbage , shredded
• 1 red bell pepper , cut into strips
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 0.5 cups cold water
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper , or to taste
• 1 pinch salt , to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather ingredients.

2. 2

   Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat, and add oil. Saute garlic for about 5 seconds, then add ground beef. Stir-fry until beef is evenly brown, 5 to 7 minutes; drain excess fat.

3. 3

   Stir in cabbage and pepper, and cook until vegetables are tender and beef is fully cooked. Stir in soy sauce.

4. 4

   Mix together cornstarch and water, and stir in. Season with pepper; add salt to taste. Cook, stirring, until sauce has thickened.

5. 5

   Serve hot and enjoy!