Description
This quick and easy Oyster Sauce Beef & Onion Stir-Fry is packed with flavor! Tender beef, caramelized onions, and a savory oyster sauce combine to make a delicious dish that’s perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Serve it over steamed rice for a complete meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
- 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced (optional)
- 3 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional, for heat)
- 2 tbsp water or beef broth (to adjust sauce consistency)
- 1–2 tbsp green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the beef: Slice the beef against the grain into thin strips. If the beef is too thick, place it in the freezer for about 15 minutes to firm up, making it easier to slice thinly.
- Cook the onions: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onions and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, or until they start to soften and caramelize. Remove the onions from the pan and set them aside.
- Cook the beef: In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the sliced beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, or until the beef is just cooked through. Make sure the beef gets a nice sear.
- Add garlic and ginger: Add the minced garlic (and ginger, if using) to the pan and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly until fragrant.
- Prepare the sauce: Add the oyster sauce, soy sauce, hoisin sauce (if using), rice vinegar, sugar, and black pepper to the pan. Stir well to combine, then add 2 tablespoons of water or beef broth to adjust the sauce consistency. If you like a bit of heat, sprinkle in the chili flakes.
- Combine and serve: Return the cooked onions to the pan and stir everything together, ensuring the beef is well coated with the sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with sliced green onions and serve the stir-fry over steamed rice.
Notes
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can dissolve a teaspoon of cornstarch in 1 tablespoon of water and add it to the sauce during the final step.
- For extra vegetables, you can add bell peppers, mushrooms, or snow peas.
- This dish pairs well with steamed jasmine or white rice, but you can also serve it with noodles for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese, Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg