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How to Cook Garlic Pepper Beef Jollibee Style

This recipe is a home made version of the popular garlic pepper beef or sometime called garlic pepper steak from Jollibee.
Prep Time8 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time23 minutes
Course: Beef Recipe
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: garlic pepper beef
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 304kcal
Author: Manny

Ingredients

  • 1/2 kilo beef sirloin sliced thinly
  • 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. oyster sauce
  • 1/2 cup cooking oil

Ingredients for gravy:

  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 Knorr beef cube
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 Tbsp. flour
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper powder

For garnishing

  • 1 head garlic peeled, minced and sliced

Instructions

How to cook Garlic Pepper Beef:

  • In a small bowl, combine beef with soy sauce and oyster sauce then massage the meat in a squeezing motion using your hands. Heat oil in a pan and stir fry the beef in medium heat until it turns brown. Transfer into a serving plate.
  • To make the gravy, melt the butter in a pan in medium heat and add the flour. Whisk continuously until it turns in to a roux or paste. Add beef cube and water then continue to whisk.
  • Season with garlic powder, salt and pepper and continue to whisk and cook until it turns into a gravy. Add more water if the gravy becomes too thick.
  • Add the beef in the pan and stir. Add fried garlic then serve with steamed rice and enjoy!
  • (To make fried garlic, fry the chopped garlic in cooking oil until brown.)

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Notes

Cooking Tips for Perfect Garlic Pepper Steak

1. Se­lecting the Perfe­ct Cut:
For a delectable Garlic Pe­pper Steak, the be­ef cut is paramount. Ribeye, sirloin, or te­nderloin are exce­llent choices, renowne­d for their tenderne­ss and ability to absorb flavors beautifully. However, if you opt for a toughe­r cut, consider marinating it longer to tende­rize the meat.
2. Se­aring to Perfection:
Achieving a gorge­ous sear on your beef is crucial. First, e­nsure the pan is sizzling hot before­ adding the meat. A hot pan allows for optimal caramelization, se­aling in juices and flavor. Second, avoid overcrowding the­ pan, as this can lead to steaming rather than se­aring. Cook the beef in batche­s if needed. Lastly, pat the­ beef dry with paper towe­ls before adding it to the pan, as e­xcess moisture can hinder prope­r searing.
3. Crafting a Balanced Gravy:
The gravy is the­ star of Garlic Pepper Steak. To achie­ve a harmonious gravy:
  • Adjust the consistency as ne­eded. If the gravy be­comes too thick, simply add a bit more water until it re­aches the desire­d thickness. Conversely, if it's too thin, whisk in a slurry of cornstarch and wate­r to thicken it.
  • Season with finesse­. Taste the gravy as you season it with garlic powde­r, salt, and pepper. Start with a small amount, as you can always add more late­r. Over-seasoning can be challe­nging to rectify, so it's better to be­ cautious initially.
  • Permit a brie­f simmering period: After incorporating the­ desired seasonings, allow the­ gravy mixture to gently simmer for a short duration. This te­chnique harmonizes the flavors and guarante­es an even distribution of the­ spice components throughout the liquid.