Description
This Stir-Fried Beef with Onions recipe features tender slices of beef quickly cooked with fragrant onions, garlic, and a savory sauce blend of soy and oyster sauce. Perfectly seared in a hot wok or skillet, this dish offers a balance of umami and sweetness, garnished with fresh chives or cilantro. It’s an ideal quick and flavorful meal to serve with steamed rice or noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 400 g beef (rump steak, tenderloin, or flank steak), thinly sliced
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced into rings
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauces and Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional, for extra flavor)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (sunflower or peanut oil), for cooking
- Black pepper, to taste
Garnish
- A few sprigs of chives or fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Sauce and Marinate Beef: In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and cornstarch. Add the thinly sliced beef to this mixture and toss to coat evenly. Allow the beef to marinate for 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Heat Oil and Sauté Aromatics: Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the thinly sliced onions and minced garlic, stir-frying them until the onions turn golden and aromatic, which usually takes around 2 to 3 minutes.
- Cook Beef: Add the marinated beef along with its sauce into the wok or skillet. Stir-fry continuously over high heat to cook the beef quickly and evenly. Cook until the beef is fully cooked through and tender, about 5 to 7 minutes depending on thickness.
- Season and Garnish: Season the stir-fry with black pepper to taste, giving it a quick stir to distribute the seasoning. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh chives or cilantro sprigs before serving.
Notes
- Serve this stir-fried beef hot with steamed white rice or Chinese noodles for a complete meal.
- Using a wok provides the best heat distribution and high temperatures ideal for authentic stir-frying.
- If oyster sauce is unavailable, you may omit it or substitute with a bit of hoisin sauce for a different flavor profile.
- Ensure the beef is sliced thinly against the grain to keep it tender.
Keywords: stir-fried beef, beef with onions, quick beef recipe, Chinese stir-fry, easy dinner, beef skillet