Description
A quick and flavorful Chinese Beef and Onion Stir Fry featuring tender sirloin steak, aromatic ginger and garlic, and a savory sauce made with soy, oyster, and hoisin sauces. This easy-to-make stir fry is perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner served over steamed rice or noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Vegetables
- 300 g sirloin steak (or rib-eye, flank steak, or blade steak)
- ½ white onion (or yellow onion), thinly sliced
- 4-5 slices ginger
- 3 cloves garlic, minced or sliced thinly
- 1 stalk green onion, cut into 2-inch pieces
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Other
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for stir-frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Slice the beef into thin strips against the grain to ensure tenderness. Set aside while you prepare the other ingredients.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar until well combined. Set this sauce mixture aside.
- Cook Aromatics: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ginger slices and cook for about 1 minute until they release their fragrance. Then add the garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds, being careful not to burn it.
- Cook the Beef: Add the beef strips to the skillet and stir-fry for 3 to 5 minutes or until the beef is browned and cooked through.
- Sauté Onions: Push the cooked beef to one side of the skillet and add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the thinly sliced onions and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until they start to soften.
- Combine and Cook: Add the green onions and cook for another minute. Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and onions, stirring well to coat everything evenly.
- Optional Thickening: If a thicker sauce is preferred, dissolve the cornstarch in 1 tablespoon of water to create a slurry, then stir this into the skillet. Let it simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce has thickened to your liking.
- Serve: Serve the beef and onion stir fry hot over steamed rice or noodles for a hearty and satisfying meal.
Notes
- For extra tenderness, marinate the beef strips in a tablespoon of soy sauce and a teaspoon of cornstarch for 10 minutes before cooking.
- Adjust the sugar amount to your taste preference if you prefer more or less sweetness.
- Substitute vegetable oil with peanut oil or sesame oil for a nuttier flavor.
- This recipe can be doubled to serve more people, just increase the ingredient quantities accordingly.
- Use freshly minced garlic and fresh ginger slices for the best aroma and flavor.
- If you want to make the dish gluten free, ensure to use gluten-free soy sauce and oyster sauce alternatives.
