Description
Savory Stir-Fried Beef with Sweet Onions in a Chinese-Style Sauce is a quick and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Chinese cuisine right to your dinner table. This recipe features tender flank steak, perfectly sautéed sweet onions, and a delectable sauce that combines savory and slightly sweet notes. Ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, this stir-fry can be served over rice or noodles, making it a versatile option for any meal. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward cooking steps, you’ll have an impressive meal ready in no time.
Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple vinegar (or dry apple juice)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (optional)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce (optional for sweetness)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the sliced flank steak by mixing soy sauce, oyster sauce, apple vinegar, cornstarch, and baking soda in a bowl. Let sit while preparing other ingredients.
- Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat and add vegetable oil until shimmering.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the hot oil, stir-frying for about 30 seconds.
- Quickly add the marinated beef to the wok, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until browned but tender; then set aside.
- In the same wok, stir-fry sliced onions for 3-4 minutes until soft and caramelized.
- Return the beef to the wok along with any marinade left; mix well and heat through.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed, then serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize your dish by adding vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli for added nutrition. If you're short on time, prepare your ingredients ahead of cooking for an even quicker meal.