Description
This Chinese Beef and Onion Stir Fry is a fast and flavorful dish made with tender slices of beef, caramelized onions, garlic, and a savory stir fry sauce. It’s a better-than-takeout dinner that comes together in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
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1 large onion, sliced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp grated ginger
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2 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp oyster sauce
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1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional)
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1 tsp sesame oil
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1 tbsp cornstarch
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2 tbsp vegetable oil
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
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1 tsp sugar (optional)
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¼ cup water or beef broth
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2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
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Marinate beef: Toss sliced beef with 1 tbsp soy sauce, cornstarch, and black pepper. Let sit 15 minutes.
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Sear beef: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a hot pan. Cook beef until browned. Remove and set aside.
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Sauté aromatics: Add oil, garlic, ginger, and onion to the pan. Cook 2–3 minutes.
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Combine: Return beef to pan. Add remaining sauces, sugar, sesame oil, and optional chili flakes. Stir well.
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Simmer: Add broth or water. Simmer for 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
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Garnish and serve: Top with green onions and serve over rice or noodles.
Notes
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Slice beef thinly against the grain for tenderness.
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Prep all ingredients in advance for fast cooking.
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Adjust sauce sweetness or spiciness to taste.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
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