Description
Sizzling chinese beef and onion stir-fry brings authentic flavors from Beijing’s street kitchens. Tender beef strips and caramelized onions create a quick, delicious meal you can master in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) beef (flank or sirloin), thinly sliced
Vegetables:
- 2 medium onions, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- Green onions for garnish
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup beef broth or water
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and cornstarch in a small mixing bowl, creating a harmonious marinade. Let the mixture rest to allow flavors to meld.
- Ignite a large skillet or wok over high heat, adding vegetable oil to create a sizzling surface. Rapidly cook beef in separate batches, ensuring each piece achieves a rich, caramelized exterior within 2-3 minutes. Transfer browned meat to a separate plate.
- Without cleaning the skillet, introduce additional oil and immediately add onions, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté the aromatic ingredients for 3-4 minutes, allowing onions to soften and develop translucent edges.
- Reintroduce the previously seared beef into the skillet, creating a dynamic protein base. Pour the prepared sauce over the meat and onions, then splash beef broth to enhance moisture and depth. Stir continuously for 2 minutes, ensuring every morsel is generously coated with the glossy sauce.
- Transfer the steaming stir-fry directly onto a bed of fluffy rice or tender noodles. Garnish with freshly sliced green onions, providing a crisp, verdant finishing touch to this vibrant dish.
Notes
- Ensure beef is sliced against the grain for maximum tenderness and easier chewing.
- Use high heat and cook beef in small batches to achieve perfect caramelization without steaming the meat.
- For a gluten-free version, replace soy sauce and hoisin sauce with tamari and gluten-free hoisin alternatives.
- Add additional vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for extra nutrition and color variety in the stir-fry.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg