Description
Sizzling Chinese Beef and Onion Stir-Fry brings authentic wok-tossed magic straight from Asian kitchens to your dinner table. Savory slices of tender beef dance with caramelized onions, promising a quick, flavor-packed meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 300 grams (10.5 ounces) beef sirloin, thinly sliced
Vegetables:
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch ginger, minced
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Infuse thin beef slices with a blend of soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil, allowing flavors to meld for 15 minutes at room temperature.
- Warm vegetable oil in a wok over high heat, then gently sauté minced garlic and ginger until aromatic, approximately 30 seconds.
- Introduce marinated beef into the sizzling pan, rapidly stirring and tossing to ensure even browning for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to a separate plate.
- In the same heated wok, sauté sliced onions until they become translucent and slightly caramelized, releasing their natural sweetness.
- Return the seared beef to the wok, creating a harmonious blend of meat and onions.
- Drizzle oyster sauce and sprinkle sugar over the mixture, then add a splash of water to create a glossy, rich coating.
- Season with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper, allowing the ingredients to simmer and meld together for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and clings to the beef.
- Plate the stir-fry immediately, serving alongside steamed rice or tender noodles for a complete, flavorful meal.
Notes
- Tenderize beef by cutting against the grain to ensure maximum softness and easier chewing.
- Marinate beef for longer than 15 minutes if possible, up to 30 minutes, to enhance flavor penetration and meat texture.
- Use high heat and a wide wok or skillet to achieve proper stir-frying technique, allowing ingredients to cook quickly and retain crisp edges.
- Substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free diets, maintaining the umami flavor profile while accommodating dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 490 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg