Description
This Chinese Beef and Onion Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. Tender slices of beef are marinated in a savory sauce and stir-fried with onions and garlic for a delicious and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinated Beef:
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
Stir Fry:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced
- 2 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Beef: In a medium bowl, combine the sliced beef with soy sauce, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, and sugar. Let marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Stir-Fry: Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add vegetable oil and sear the marinated beef until browned but not fully cooked. Remove and set aside. Stir-fry onion until softened, then add garlic and green onions. Return beef to the pan, stir-fry until cooked through. Season with sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
- Serve: Serve hot over rice.
Notes
- For the most tender beef, slice it thinly against the grain.
- You can add bell peppers or mushrooms for extra vegetables.
- Shaoxing wine adds depth but can be replaced with dry sherry or omitted if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
