Black Pepper Beef
Best wine varietals
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins complement the spicy, peppery beef flavors.
Syrah
Syrah's peppery and smoky notes enhance the black pepper seasoning.
Malbec
Malbec's rich fruit and moderate tannins balance the beef's robust taste.
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc offers herbal and peppery nuances that match the dish's spice.
Best cocktails with this
Punch bowl or large punch cup • Medium • 10 min
smoke/bitter/acid — smoky Scotch and bright citrus cut fat, complements char and black pepper
Coupe • Medium • 10 min
acid/fat — bright lemon sour lifts rich beef and balances peppery fat
Cocktail glass • Medium • 5 min
herbal/bitter/acid — vermouth and bitters add savory herbaceousness and bitterness to match black pepper
Highball glass • Medium • 5 min
bitter/sweet/acid — Campari bitterness and pineapple acidity cut richness and highlight spice
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/bubbles/salty — grapefruit soda acidity and salt refresh the palate against peppery beef
Rocks glass • Medium • 5 min
heat/acid — jalapeño heat and citrus brightness echo and elevate the dish’s pepper spice
Martini Glass • Medium • 5 min
herbal/umami/salty — olive brine’s savory notes reinforce beefiness and contrast pepper
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/heat/ginger — ginger spice and lemon zing complement black pepper and cleanse the palate