Description
Savory Stir-Fried Beef with Sweet Onions in a Chinese-Style Sauce is a quick and flavorful dish that delivers a delightful combination of tender beef and sweet onions, all enveloped in a rich, umami-packed sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe comes together in under 30 minutes, making it an excellent option for a satisfying meal any day of the week. Pair it with rice or noodles for a complete dinner that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple vinegar (or dry apple juice)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
Instructions
- Marinate the sliced flank steak with soy sauce, oyster sauce, apple vinegar (or dry apple juice), cornstarch, and baking soda (if using) for 10-15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sauté minced garlic and grated ginger until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add marinated beef slices in batches and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until cooked through. Remove from the pan.
- In the same wok, sauté sliced onions until softened and slightly caramelized (about 4-5 minutes).
- Return beef to the wok with onions; add hoisin sauce if desired. Toss to combine and season with salt and pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 75mg