Description
Chinese Beef and Onion Stir-Fry is a quick and savory dish featuring tender beef strips sautéed with onions in a flavorful soy-based sauce, perfect for pairing with steamed rice.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb (450g) flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 green onions, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix beef with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, and white pepper. Marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add beef and stir-fry until browned but not fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining oil, then sauté onions, garlic, and ginger until onions are soft and slightly caramelized.
- Return beef to the pan. Add oyster sauce and sugar. Stir-fry everything together for 2-3 more minutes until sauce thickens slightly and beef is cooked through.
- Garnish with green onions if using and serve hot with steamed rice.
Notes
- Slice beef thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- You can add bell peppers or mushrooms for extra vegetables.
- Best cooked quickly over high heat for authentic stir-fry texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg