Chinese Beef Stir Fry with Caramelized Onions
A quick and delicious stir fry with marinated beef, caramelized onions, and fragrant garlic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients to make your cooking experience smooth and enjoyable.
- Marinate the beef in soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and cornstarch for about 10 minutes.
- Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté the sliced onions until they are soft and caramelized, about 5-7 minutes.
- Push the onions to the side, add minced garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Cook the marinated beef in the wok in a single layer, resist stirring for the first 1-2 minutes.
- Combine the beef with the onions, drizzle in sesame oil, and continue cooking until beef is fully cooked, about 3-4 minutes.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds or chopped scallions.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently to avoid overcooking the beef.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg