Description
Savory Chinese beef and onion stir-fry brings together classic Asian flavors with tender meat and caramelized onions. Simple ingredients and quick cooking make this dish a perfect weeknight meal you’ll want to add to your regular rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Whisk soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, and water in a small bowl to create a harmonious sauce blend, then set aside for later use.
- Generously season sliced beef with salt and pepper, ensuring even coating for robust flavor.
- Fire up a large skillet or wok over high heat, adding vegetable oil to create a sizzling cooking surface.
- Rapidly stir-fry beef for 2-3 minutes until achieving a beautiful golden-brown exterior and perfectly cooked interior, then transfer to a separate plate.
- In the same scorching skillet, introduce remaining vegetable oil and quickly sauté onions, garlic, and ginger until onions become translucent and slightly softened, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Reintroduce browned beef to the skillet, immediately pouring prepared sauce mixture over the ingredients.
- Vigorously stir and toss everything together, allowing sauce to simmer and thicken for 2-3 minutes, creating a glossy, flavorful coating.
- Finish the dish with a delicate drizzle of sesame oil for an aromatic touch, and sprinkle freshly sliced green onions as a vibrant garnish.
- Serve piping hot alongside steamed rice, creating a delectable Chinese-inspired meal.
Notes
- Meat Selection: Choose lean cuts like sirloin or flank steak for tender, quick-cooking beef that absorbs flavors beautifully.
- Sauce Consistency: Whisk cornstarch thoroughly to prevent lumps and ensure a smooth, glossy sauce that clings perfectly to the meat.
- High Heat Technique: Use a blazing hot wok or skillet to achieve that classic stir-fry sear and prevent meat from becoming tough or steaming instead of browning.
- Dietary Adaptations: Swap beef with tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version, and use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg