Description
Chinese-Style Stir-Fried Beef with Sweet Onions is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Asian cuisine to your dinner table. This quick and easy recipe features tender beef sirloin stir-fried with sweet onions, garlic, and ginger, all coated in a savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dish can be served over rice or noodles for a complete meal. Its delightful balance of flavors makes it a favorite for families and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 medium yellow onions, sliced into wedges
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup beef broth or water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp apple vinegar (or dry apple juice)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp sugar
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by slicing the beef against the grain and chopping the onions, garlic, and ginger.
- Marinate the beef with soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, vinegar (or apple juice), sesame oil, and sugar for about 15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add marinated beef in a single layer; cook without stirring for 1-2 minutes until browned, then stir-fry until cooked through.
- Push beef aside; add garlic and ginger to enhance flavors for about 30 seconds before adding onion wedges. Stir-fry until onions are translucent.
- Pour in broth or water; stir everything together and cook until heated through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg