Bite-Sized Pepper Steaks

Directions

1. 1
   Pat the coarse-ground black pepper onto both sides of the beef until the meat is well coated.
2. 2
   Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan.
3. 3
   Add the garlic, and saute until fragrant.
4. 4
   Add the meat and cook until browned on both sides.
5. 5
   Add the sugar, mirin, and soy sauce, and cook until the liquid thickens and coats the meat.
6. 6
   Cut the meat into bite-sized cubes and arrange on a serving dish.
7. 7
   Garnish with the buckwheat or cress leaves.