Description
This Chinese Beef and Onion Stir Fry recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Tender slices of beef are marinated in a savory mixture of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and Shaoxing wine, then stir-fried with onions, garlic, and ginger for a delicious meal that pairs perfectly with steamed rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinated Beef:
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, 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
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Stir Fry:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the Beef: In a medium bowl, toss the sliced beef with soy sauce, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, sugar, and black pepper. Let marinate for 15–20 minutes.
- Sear the Beef: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and sear for 1–2 minutes per side until just browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Stir Fry: Add the remaining oil to the pan and sauté the sliced onions over medium-high heat for 3–4 minutes until softened and slightly browned. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Return the beef to the pan and toss everything together for 1–2 minutes until heated through and well coated.
- Serve: Serve hot over steamed rice and garnish with chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
- For added vegetables, include sliced bell peppers or snow peas.
- You can also substitute beef with chicken or tofu for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
