Chinese-Style Stir-Fried Beef with Sweet Onions
Chinese-Style Stir-Fried Beef with Sweet Onions is a flavorful and satisfying dish that brings the essence of Asian cuisine to your table. This quick stir-fry features tender beef sirloin marinated in a rich blend of soy, oyster, and hoisin sauces, perfectly complemented by sweet onions. In just 30 minutes, you can create a delicious meal that’s ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions. Serve it over rice or noodles, or enjoy it on its own for a low-carb option. With its customizable nature, you can easily incorporate your favorite vegetables for added flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
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- 1 lb beef sirloin (thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 medium yellow onions (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup beef broth or water
- 1/2 tsp sugar
Instructions
- Combine sliced beef with soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, Shaoxing wine, and sesame oil in a bowl. Marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add marinated beef in a single layer; sear for about 2 minutes per side until browned.
- Remove beef from the wok and set aside. In the same wok, add more oil if needed and stir-fry onions for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant (30 seconds). Return beef to the wok with any juices, add broth and sugar; stir to combine.
- Cook for another minute until heated through and flavors meld together.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg