Description
This Beef Onion Stir-Fry recipe is a quick and flavorful Asian dish that is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner. Tender slices of beef are marinated in a savory sauce, then stir-fried with onions, garlic, and ginger for a delicious meal served over steamed rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinated Beef:
- 1 pound flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Stir-Fry:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- Optional red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- Marinate the Beef: In a medium bowl, combine the sliced beef with soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and black pepper. Let marinate for 15–30 minutes.
- Stir-Fry: Heat vegetable oil and sesame oil in a large skillet or wok. Cook onions until slightly softened and caramelized. Add marinated beef, sear, then stir-fry. Add garlic, ginger, and sugar. Cook until beef is fully cooked and coated in sauce.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with green onions and red pepper flakes if using. Serve over steamed rice.
Notes
- Enhance flavor with rice wine or Shaoxing wine.
- Include bell peppers or snow peas for more veggies.
- Opt for low-sodium soy sauce for better salt control.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
