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 and quick dish that brings together tender flank steak and sweet onions in a rich, mouthwatering sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this stir-fry can be served over rice, noodles, or enjoyed on its own. With a balance of flavors from soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike. Plus, it comes together in under 30 minutes, making it an essential recipe for any home cook looking for something delicious yet easy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: 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)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the flank steak in a bowl with soy sauce, oyster sauce, apple vinegar (or dry apple juice), cornstarch, and optional baking soda for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat.
- Add marinated beef in a single layer to sear for 1–2 minutes; then stir-fry until cooked through.
- Remove beef and stir-fry sliced onions for about 3–4 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and ginger; cook for another minute.
- Return the beef to the wok, mix well, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste, and cook for an additional minute.
- Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg