Name: hinese Beef and Onion Stir Fry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 300g sirloin steak (thinly sliced, or use ribeye, flank, or blade steak); 1 tbsp soy sauce (for marinade); ½ tbsp Shaoxing wine (optional, for marinade); 2 tbsp water (for marinade); 1 tsp sesame oil (for marinade); 1 tsp cornstarch (to be added after marinating); 1 tbsp oil (to be added after marinating); ½ white onion (thinly sliced, or use yellow onion); 4-5 slices ginger; 3 cloves garlic (minced or sliced); 1 stalk green onion (cut into 2-inch pieces); 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 1 tsp sugar; 1½ tbsp oyster sauce; ½ tbsp hoisin sauce; 1 tsp sesame oil; ½ tbsp Shaoxing wine (optional); 1 tsp dark soy sauce (for color, or use regular soy sauce); ½ cup water

Description

This Chinese Beef and Onion Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful dish, perfect for busy weeknights. Tender beef slices are marinated, stir-fried with onions, and coated in a rich, savory sauce. Serve it over steamed rice for a satisfying meal in just 30 minutes!

Ingredients

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For the Beef:

300g sirloin steak (thinly sliced, or use ribeye, flank, or blade steak)
1 tbsp soy sauce (for marinade)
½ tbsp Shaoxing wine (optional, for marinade)
2 tbsp water (for marinade)
1 tsp sesame oil (for marinade)
1 tsp cornstarch (to be added after marinating)
1 tbsp oil (to be added after marinating)

For the Stir-Fry:

½ white onion (thinly sliced, or use yellow onion)
4–5 slices ginger
3 cloves garlic (minced or sliced)
1 stalk green onion (cut into 2-inch pieces)

For the Sauce:

1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp sugar
1½ tbsp oyster sauce
½ tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
½ tbsp Shaoxing wine (optional)
1 tsp dark soy sauce (for color, or use regular soy sauce)
½ cup water

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Instructions

Prepare the ingredients: Thinly slice the beef against the grain. Slice the onion, ginger, and green onion. Mince or slice the garlic.
Marinate the beef: Mix soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, water, and sesame oil in a bowl. Add beef and marinate for 15 minutes. Then mix in cornstarch, followed by oil.
Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, dark soy sauce, and water. Set aside.
Cook the beef: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok over high heat. Stir-fry the beef for 2-4 minutes until browned. Remove from pan.
Stir-fry the aromatics: In the same pan, add ginger and cook until fragrant. Add garlic and onions, stir-frying until softened.
Combine everything: Stir the sauce, pour it into the pan, and mix until it thickens. Add the beef back in and stir in green onions. Cook for 1 minute.
Serve hot over steamed rice.

Notes

For extra veggies, add bell peppers or snap peas.
For spice, add chili flakes or red chilies.
For a low-carb option, serve over cauliflower rice.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes