Description
A quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender beef and sweet caramelized onions, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 large yellow onions, halved and sliced into thick wedges
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (like canola or peanut oil)
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (optional, for extra tenderness)
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce (optional, for color)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 cup water or beef broth
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (for thickening)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine sliced beef with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, baking soda (if using), and sesame oil. Mix well and let marinate for 20–30 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce (if using), sugar, water or broth, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add half the beef in a single layer and sear for 1–2 minutes. Flip and cook for another minute until browned. Remove and repeat with remaining beef.
- Add remaining oil to the pan and toss in sliced onions. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until softened and slightly golden. Add garlic and ginger and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Return beef to the pan with onions, pour in the sauce mixture, and toss everything together. Cook for 1–2 more minutes until sauce thickens and coats the beef and onions.
- Remove from heat, drizzle with sesame oil if desired, and serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
For an extra kick, add chili peppers to the stir-fry. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg