Description
A delicious Chinese Beef and Onion Stir Fry recipe that is quick and easy to make, perfect for a flavorful meal. Tender slices of beef are stir-fried with onions and a savory sauce, creating a satisfying dish that pairs perfectly with steamed rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinade:
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp baking soda (optional, for tenderizing)
Stir Fry:
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced into wedges
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine or dry sherry (optional)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the Beef: In a medium bowl, combine sliced beef with soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, and baking soda. Marinate for 15–30 minutes.
- Stir-Fry: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over high heat. Sear beef, then set aside. Stir-fry onions, garlic, and ginger. Return beef to pan, add green onions, wine, and black pepper. Stir-fry until heated through.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with steamed rice.
Notes
- Freezing the beef for 15 minutes before slicing makes it easier to cut thinly.
- Adjust sauces to taste—add more soy sauce for saltiness or hoisin for sweetness.
- This dish can also include bell peppers or mushrooms for added variety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of dish
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
