Description
Sizzling Beef and Onion Stir Fry promises a quick, flavor-packed journey through Chinese culinary traditions. Tender strips of marinated beef dance with caramelized onions, delivering a perfect balance of savory intensity you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1.1 pounds (500 g) tender beef (such as sirloin, flank, or ribeye), thinly sliced against the grain
Aromatics and Vegetables:
- 2 medium yellow or white onions, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- Assorted vegetables (optional), such as bell peppers, broccoli, or snow peas
Sauces and Cooking Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- Steamed rice or noodles, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the beef marinade by whisking soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and cornstarch in a mixing bowl. Thoroughly coat the sliced beef, ensuring even coverage, and allow the meat to absorb the flavors for a minimum of 30 minutes.
- Warm sesame oil in a spacious skillet or wok over intense heat. Introduce sliced onions and gently sauté until they transform into a soft, translucent state, releasing their sweet aromatic essence.
- Strategically separate the caramelized onions to one side of the cooking surface. Carefully deposit the marinated beef into the vacant space, allowing each piece to develop a rich, golden-brown exterior through vigorous stirring.
- Incorporate additional vegetables if desired, tossing them into the skillet and maintaining a quick, dynamic movement to preserve their vibrant crispness and nutritional integrity.
- Create a quick sauce by blending remaining soy sauce with water, then pour the liquid into the sizzling pan. Continuously agitate the ingredients, watching the sauce gradually thicken and uniformly embrace the beef and vegetables.
- Artfully transfer the completed stir fry to a serving platter, adorning the dish with freshly sliced green onions or a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for an enhanced visual and flavor profile.
- Present the steaming stir fry atop a bed of fluffy steamed rice or delicate noodles, inviting diners to savor the harmonious blend of textures and tastes.
Notes
- Marinate beef with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch to infuse deep, rich flavors that tenderize and enhance the meat’s natural taste.
- Quickly stir-fry onions and beef separately to achieve perfect caramelization and prevent steaming, ensuring each ingredient maintains its distinct texture and color.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg