Description
Chinese Beef and Onion Stir Fry is a quick and delicious meal featuring tender beef strips, caramelized onions, and a savory umami-packed sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or as part of a family dinner, this stir fry brings the flavors of takeout to your home kitchen in under 25 minutes.
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
- Prepare the Beef: Slice the beef thinly against the grain. Marinate with soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper for 15–20 minutes.
- Heat the Pan: Heat vegetable oil in a wok. Stir-fry the beef in batches for 1–2 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the Onions: In the same pan, cook the sliced onions for 2–3 minutes until caramelized.
- Add Garlic and Combine: Add minced garlic, stir for 30 seconds, then return the beef to the pan. Add remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and cornstarch slurry. Stir until the sauce thickens.
- Final Touches: Garnish with green onions and serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- Marinating the beef ensures tenderness.
- Adjust the sauce’s thickness by altering the cornstarch slurry ratio.
- Add chili flakes or ginger for extra spice and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
Keywords: Beef and Onion Stir Fry, Easy Stir Fry Recipe, Chinese Stir Fry, Beef Stir Fry Recipe