A quick and easy recipe for a delicious Chinese Beef and Onion Stir Fry, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Author:Lorenzo Bonucci
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Dish
Method:Stir Fry
Cuisine:Chinese
Diet:Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bell pepper, sliced (any color)
1 teaspoon ginger, minced
1/4 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Cooked rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
In a bowl, combine the sliced flank steak, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Mix well and let it marinate for about 15 minutes.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and cook for about 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Add the sliced onion and bell pepper, and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet and stir-fry for another minute until fragrant.
Return the beef to the skillet and pour in the beef broth and oyster sauce. Stir everything together and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Drizzle with sesame oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well and remove from heat.
Serve hot over cooked rice or noodles.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add sliced jalapeños or a teaspoon of red pepper flakes during cooking.
Substitute the flank steak with chicken breast or tofu for a different protein option.