Description
Sizzling Chinese Beef and Onion Stir Fry delivers a quick, flavor-packed meal that dances with authentic Asian taste profiles. Tender beef strips and caramelized onions create a perfect harmony of savory delights you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
Vegetables:
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch piece ginger, grated
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 cup water or beef broth
Garnish:
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Swiftly prepare ingredients by slicing beef against the grain, cutting onions into thin strips, and finely mincing garlic and ginger. Optional bell pepper can be sliced into uniform pieces.
- Heat a wok or large skillet to high temperature (around 400°F), adding vegetable oil. Quickly sear beef slices for 2-3 minutes until edges turn crispy and golden brown, then transfer to a separate plate.
- Without cleaning the skillet, add additional oil and introduce onions (and bell peppers). Stir-fry vegetables for 3-4 minutes until they become translucent and slightly caramelized. Incorporate minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another 60 seconds to release aromatic flavors.
- Reintroduce seared beef into the skillet, creating a harmonious blend of proteins and vegetables. Pour soy sauce, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, and broth, allowing ingredients to meld together over medium heat.
- Create a cornstarch slurry and gradually integrate into the simmering mixture, continuously stirring until sauce reaches a glossy, thickened consistency within 1-2 minutes.
- Finish the dish by folding in freshly chopped green onions, ensuring even distribution. Optional sesame seed garnish adds textural contrast. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles for an authentic Chinese-inspired meal.
Notes
- Slice beef against the grain for maximum tenderness and easier chewing, ensuring each bite remains incredibly juicy and soft.
- Choose flank steak or sirloin for optimal flavor and lean protein, which absorbs marinades beautifully and cooks quickly.
- Preheat wok or skillet until smoking hot to achieve authentic wok hei flavor and create perfect caramelization on meat and vegetables.
- Substitute coconut aminos for soy sauce to make the dish gluten-free and lower in sodium, maintaining the rich umami profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg