Beef And Onion Stir Fry Recipe – Chinese Special
Craving a weeknight dinner that’s speedy but full of flavor? Beef And Onion Stir Fry delivers with tender beef, caramelized onions, and a savory sauce that captures true Chinese flavors. With minimal prep, this recipe lets you enjoy restaurant-quality stir fry right at home without fuss or long cooking times.
- Prep Time20 min
- Cook Time10 min
- Total Time30 min
Beef and Onion Stir Fry Ingredients :
- 1 lb (450g) beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
- 2 large onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
Prepare the Ingredients:
Slice the beef and onions. Mince the garlic and ginger.
Cook Beef:
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the beef and cook until browned and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Sauté Onions:
In the same pan, add another tablespoon of oil. Sauté the onions until they are soft and slightly caramelized, about 5 minutes.
Add Flavor:
Add the minced garlic and ginger to the onions. Stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
Combine and Sauce:
Return the beef to the pan. Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and sugar. Mix well and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Season and Serve:
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Serve over rice or noodles.
Recipe Notes :
Meat Marinade: Although this recipe skips a formal marinade, marinating slices of beef in a mix of soy sauce, cornstarch, and a touch of sesame oil for 15 minutes can increase juiciness and flavor.
Cutting Technique: Slice beef thinly against the grain to ensure every bite is tender, not chewy. Uniform thickness helps the meat cook evenly.
Heat Control: Use high heat in your wok or skillet so the beef sears quickly and the onions caramelize without becoming mushy—this preserves texture and flavor.
Sauce Variations: Feel free to tweak the sauce by adding chili paste for spice, swapping hoisin or oyster sauce, or using a lighter soy sauce for subtle taste differences.
Serving Suggestions: Serve over steamed rice or tossed with noodles. Add steamed broccoli or bell peppers for color & nutrition, and garnish with sliced spring onions or sesame seeds.
