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Chinese Beef and Onion Stir Fry

Savory Chinese Beef and Onion Stir Fry for Busy Nights

This Chinese Beef and Onion Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Easy Dinners
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1 pound Beef sirloin or flank steak thinly sliced against the grain
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Soy sauce low-sodium if desired
  • 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce can substitute with hoisin if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar reduce for less sweet
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
For the Aromatics
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger minced
  • 1 large Onion sliced
  • 2 scallions Green onions sliced
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil or canola/peanut oil
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame oil for drizzling
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or dry sherry omit if not available
For Serving
  • 4 cups Cooked rice or noodles

Equipment

  • wok
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Marinate the beef in a bowl with soy sauce, cornstarch, Shaoxing wine, and sesame oil for 15-20 minutes.
  2. Prepare the sauce by whisking together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and black pepper.
  3. Stir-fry the marinated beef in heated vegetable oil over high heat for 2-3 minutes, then remove and set aside.
  4. Sauté minced garlic and ginger in the same wok for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add sliced onions and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until softened.
  6. Combine beef and any juices with the onions and pour in the prepared sauce; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  7. Toss in sliced green onions and stir well before serving.
  8. Serve hot over cooked rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Slice beef against the grain for tenderness and avoid overcrowding the pan while stir-frying.

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