Description
Sizzling Chinese Beef and Onion Stir-Fry brings authentic Asian flavors to your kitchen in minutes. Quick, savory ingredients dance together in a wok, promising a delicious meal that connects you with traditional Chinese culinary magic.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) beef sirloin, flank steak, or ribeye, thinly sliced against the grain
Marinade and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (optional)
Stir-fry Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, sliced into thin wedges
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated or finely minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon water (optional)
- 1–2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Immerse sliced beef in a marinade of soy sauce, cornstarch, and black pepper. Allow flavors to meld for 10 minutes at room temperature.
- Craft the stir-fry sauce by whisking together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar, and water in a separate container.
- Crank wok or large skillet to high heat with vegetable oil. Sear beef in small batches, ensuring each piece browns quickly without overcrowding. Cook for 2-3 minutes until exterior caramelizes and meat reaches desired doneness. Transfer beef to a holding plate.
- In the same hot skillet, introduce remaining oil and toss onions. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until edges turn golden and vegetables soften. Introduce minced garlic and stir vigorously for an additional minute to release aromatic compounds.
- Reunite cooked beef with caramelized onions in the skillet. Pour prepared sauce over the mixture, stirring constantly to distribute flavors evenly. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and glossily coats ingredients.
- Enhance with a drizzle of sesame oil and sprinkle of sliced green onions. Serve immediately alongside steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- Marinate beef briefly to enhance tenderness and flavor absorption, ensuring each slice is well-coated with seasonings.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan when cooking beef to achieve perfect caramelization and prevent steaming, which can make meat tough.
- Use high heat consistently during stir-frying to create that signature wok-seared flavor and maintain meat’s juiciness without becoming dry.
- Consider protein alternatives like tofu or chicken for dietary preferences, adjusting cooking times accordingly to maintain dish’s core essence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 289 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg