Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Chinese Beef Stir Fry with Caramelized Onions, a quick and easy dish perfect for busy weeknights. This recipe features tender beef marinated to perfection, sautéed with sweet, caramelized onions and garlic. With a savory sauce that balances richness and freshness, this stir fry is not only delicious but also highly customizable—add your favorite vegetables or adjust the spice level to suit your taste. In just under 30 minutes, you can create an impressive meal that is ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings.
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
- Prepare all ingredients: slice beef against the grain, cut onion into thin slices, and mince garlic.
- Marinate beef with soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and cornstarch for 10-15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Sauté onions until caramelized (5-7 minutes) and set aside.
- In the same wok, add marinated beef and garlic; stir-fry until beef is browned (4-5 minutes).
- Return onions to the wok, drizzle with sesame oil, toss together until heated through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg