Description
Spicy beef and onion stir-fry delivers a quick culinary journey through Asian kitchens, blending tender meat with caramelized onions. Sizzling wok techniques and bold seasonings promise a delicious meal that satisfies your craving for authentic, hearty flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (450g) beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
Vegetables:
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 bell peppers (any color), thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Serving:
- Cooked rice
- Cooked noodles
Instructions
- Quickly season beef slices with salt and pepper, ensuring even coating for maximum flavor absorption.
- Fire up a large skillet or wok to high heat, adding vegetable oil to create an intense searing environment around 400°F.
- Distribute beef pieces in a single layer, allowing each slice to caramelize and develop rich brown edges for approximately 2-3 minutes per side without overcrowding the pan.
- Extract browned beef and reserve on a separate plate, maintaining its seared texture and warmth.
- In the same scorching skillet, introduce remaining oil and immediately add sliced onions and bell peppers, stirring dynamically for 3-4 minutes until vegetables soften but retain slight crispness.
- Introduce minced garlic and ginger, releasing their aromatic essence by rapidly sautéing for 60 seconds until fragrant and golden.
- Reintegrate previously seared beef into the vegetable medley, creating a harmonious blend of textures and temperatures.
- Whisk soy sauce, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and beef broth in a separate container, creating a complex flavor profile.
- Pour sauce mixture over beef and vegetables, ensuring complete and even coating through vigorous stirring.
- Incorporate cornstarch mixture, continuously stirring for 1-2 minutes until sauce transforms into a glossy, thickened consistency.
- Finish by sprinkling chopped green onions for a fresh, zesty garnish.
- Present stir-fry atop steamed rice or noodles, allowing the vibrant dish to be the centerpiece of the meal.
Notes
- Opt for lean beef cuts like sirloin or flank steak to keep the dish lighter and reduce excess fat.
- Slice beef against the grain for maximum tenderness and easier chewing during each bite.
- Ensure high heat when stir-frying to achieve perfect caramelization and prevent meat from becoming tough or rubbery.
- Prepare all ingredients beforehand to maintain quick cooking process and prevent overcooking vegetables or burning garlic.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg