Savory Stir-Fried Beef with Sweet Onions in a Chinese-Style Sauce
Savory Stir-Fried Beef with Sweet Onions in a Chinese-Style Sauce is a delightful weeknight meal that brings authentic flavors to your table in no time. This dish features tender flank steak paired with sweet, caramelized onions, all enveloped in a rich sauce that tantalizes the taste buds. Perfect for busy evenings or special occasions, this stir-fry is not only quick to prepare but also highly customizable, allowing you to add your favorite vegetables for an extra nutritional boost. Serve it over fluffy rice or noodles for a complete and satisfying dining experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, apple vinegar, cornstarch, and optional baking soda. Add flank steak and marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add marinated beef in a single layer; sear for 2–3 minutes without stirring, then stir-fry until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté sliced onions until softened. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; cook until fragrant.
- Return beef to the pan along with any remaining marinade. Toss everything together over high heat and season with salt and pepper before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg