Description
Chinese Beef Stir Fry with Caramelized Onions is a delightful dish that brings together tender beef and sweet, caramelized onions, creating an explosion of flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests with minimal effort, this quick stir fry features a unique blend of savory sauces and the sweetness of onions that elevate it above ordinary beef dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Slice the beef against the grain into thin strips. Also slice the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a bowl, mix sliced beef with soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and cornstarch. Let marinate for about 10 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add onions and stir-fry until soft and caramelized (5–7 minutes).
- Push onions to one side of the wok, add sesame oil and garlic in the empty space. Sauté briefly.
- Add marinated beef to the wok and cook until browned (3–5 minutes).
- Mix all ingredients in the wok for an additional minute before serving hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Customize with vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli for added nutrition. Store leftovers in an airtight container; they taste even better the next day.