Description
This quick and flavorful Chinese Beef and Onion Stir Fry combines tender beef slices with caramelized onions in a savory sauce. It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner, served over steamed rice or noodles!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef (flank steak or sirloin), thinly sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 tablespoon cooking wine (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¼ cup water or beef broth
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Cooked rice or noodles (for serving)
Instructions
- Marinate the Beef: In a bowl, combine the thinly sliced beef with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, cornstarch, and cooking wine (if using). Let it marinate for at least 10-15 minutes.
- Prepare the Stir Fry Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar, and water or beef broth. Set aside.
- Cook the Beef: Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sesame oil and swirl to coat. Once hot, add the marinated beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, until the beef is just browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Stir Fry the Onions: In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed, and toss in the sliced onions. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they soften and start to caramelize. Add the minced garlic and ginger, and stir-fry for another minute until fragrant.
- Combine and Sauce: Return the beef to the pan with the onions. Pour in the prepared sauce, stirring everything together to coat the beef and onions evenly. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and everything is heated through.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables such as bell peppers or snap peas for extra color and nutrition.
- Adjust the level of spiciness by adding chili flakes if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg