Chinese Beef and Onion Stir Fry
A quick and tasty stir-fry featuring tender beef and caramelized onions, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 large onion (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 lb 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)
- to taste Salt and pepper
- Green onions (sliced, for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- Slice the beef thinly against the grain. Marinate with soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper for 15–20 minutes.
Cooking
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok. Stir-fry the beef in batches for 1–2 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, cook the sliced onions for 2–3 minutes until caramelized.
- Add minced garlic and 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.
- Garnish with green onions and serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
Optimize for freshness by serving immediately. Ideal served over jasmine rice or stir-fried noodles. Marinate the beef longer for enhanced flavor.