Beef and Onion Stir Fry: A Quick and Tasty Recipe!
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A quick and tasty Beef and Onion Stir Fry recipe that combines tender beef with flavorful onions and a savory sauce.
- Author: Lorenzo Bonucci
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 1 1/2 lbs beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
- 2 large onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
- Thinly slice the beef against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, beef broth, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the beef in batches and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the onions and cook for 3–4 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return the beef to the skillet.
- Pour in the prepared sauce and toss everything together.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and onions.
- Drizzle with sesame oil and toss to combine.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the beef in the sauce for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli for more nutrition.
- Adjust the level of sweetness by varying the amount of brown sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg