Chinese-Style Stir-Fried Beef with Sweet Onions
Indulge in the mouthwatering flavors of Chinese-Style Stir-Fried Beef with Sweet Onions, a quick and savory dish that brings the essence of Asian cuisine to your dinner table. This recipe features tender beef sirloin sautéed with sweet onions, garlic, and ginger, all enveloped in a rich sauce made from soy sauce and other flavorful ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this stir-fry is not only easy to make but also customizable to suit your tastes. Serve it over rice or noodles for a delightful meal that the whole family will enjoy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp apple vinegar (or dry apple juice)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 medium yellow onions, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup beef broth or water
- 1/2 tsp sugar
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, apple vinegar (or juice), and sesame oil. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering.
- Sear the beef in a single layer for 1–2 minutes without stirring. Stir-fry until cooked through and set aside.
- Add onions, garlic, and ginger to the pan; stir-fry until onions are translucent (about 2–3 minutes).
- Return the beef to the pan and add the prepared sauce along with broth or water and sugar. Stir well until everything is coated evenly.
- Cook for an additional minute until heated through. Serve over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 318
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 75mg