Description
A quick and flavorful Chinese Beef and Onion Stir Fry featuring tender beef strips, crisp onions, and a savory sauce, perfect for weeknight meals or impressing guests. This easy recipe delivers authentic Chinese flavors with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound beef sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 medium onions, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the Beef: Marinate the thinly sliced beef in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and cornstarch. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Heat the Pan: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Cook the Beef: Add the marinated beef in a single layer. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until browned. Remove beef and set aside.
- Sauté Onions: Add another tablespoon of oil to the same pan. Sauté sliced onions for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Combine Ingredients: Return the beef to the pan with the onions. Stir to combine.
- Season: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add more soy sauce if desired.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with chopped green onions, and serve immediately over rice or noodles.
Notes
- For best results, slice beef against the grain.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan when cooking beef; cook in batches if needed.
- Use fresh ingredients for optimal taste.
- Adjust sauce thickness by adding a cornstarch slurry if desired.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: N/A