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 delectable dish that brings the authentic flavors of Asian cuisine to your table in under 30 minutes. This quick and easy recipe features tender beef, sweet onions, and a rich savory sauce that elevates your weeknight dinners or special occasions alike. With the perfect balance of soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, this dish promises to impress your taste buds. Customize it by adding your favorite vegetables for added nutrition and flavor, making it not only delicious but also versatile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 1 lb flank steak (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple vinegar (or dry apple juice)
- 1 large yellow onion (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, apple vinegar, cornstarch, and baking soda. Add flank steak and marinate for 10 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Stir-fry onions until translucent (3-4 minutes). Add garlic and ginger; cook for another minute.
- Push onions aside and add marinated beef to the pan. Cook until browned (3-5 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Combine everything in the wok; drizzle hoisin sauce if desired and season with salt and pepper before serving hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg