Chinese-Style Stir-Fried Beef with Sweet Onions
Experience the vibrant flavors of Asian cuisine with this Chinese-Style Stir-Fried Beef with Sweet Onions. This quick and easy dish features tender slices of beef sirloin stir-fried with sweet onions, garlic, and ginger, all coated in a savory sauce that is sure to impress your family or guests. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this stir-fry can be served over rice, noodles, or even in crisp lettuce wraps for a fresh twist. Customize it by adding your favorite vegetables for added nutrition and color. Get ready to enjoy a delicious dinner that comes together in just 30 minutes!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- 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 cornstarch
- 1 tbsp apple vinegar (or dry apple juice)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 medium yellow onions, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup beef broth or water
- 1/2 tsp sugar
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, vinegar (or juice), sesame oil, and sugar. Add the sliced beef and marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Stir-fry onions until soft and slightly caramelized (3–4 minutes). Add garlic and ginger; cook for another minute.
- Push onions aside and add marinated beef in a single layer. Sear without stirring for about 1–2 minutes; then stir until cooked through (3–4 minutes).
- Pour in beef broth or water; stir well and heat until saucy (about 1 minute).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 318
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 985mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg