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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.

Ingredients

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  • 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)

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice the beef against the grain for maximum tenderness.
  2. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, beef broth, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the beef in batches and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, add the onions and cook for 3–4 minutes until slightly softened.
  6. Add garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  7. Return the beef to the skillet.
  8. Pour in the prepared sauce and toss everything together.
  9. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and onions.
  10. Drizzle with sesame oil and toss to combine.
  11. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
  12. 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.

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