Description
Indulge in the savory delight of our Chinese Beef and Onion Stir Fry Recipe, a perfect dish that brings restaurant-quality flavors right to your kitchen in under 25 minutes. This quick and easy stir fry features tender beef strips paired with caramelized onions, all enveloped in a rich umami sauce. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe allows for endless customization by adding your favorite vegetables. Enjoy a hearty meal that is sure to satisfy both adults and kids alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large onion (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 lb (450 g) beef (thinly sliced, e.g., flank steak or sirloin)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (mixed with 2 tablespoons water)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Green onions (sliced, for garnish)
Instructions
- Slice the beef thinly against the grain and marinate with soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper for 15–20 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Stir-fry marinated beef in batches for 1–2 minutes until browned. Remove from the wok.
- In the same pan, add sliced onions and cook for 2–3 minutes until caramelized.
- Add minced garlic to the onions and stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Return the cooked beef to the pan.
- Pour in remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and cornstarch slurry; stir until thickened.
- Garnish with green onions before serving hot over steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg