5 from 72 votes
Beef and Onions
Beef and Onions is a sautéed beef dish where sliced beef is marinated, seared until browned, and combined with sautéed onions in a savory sauce made of soy sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, oyster sauce, and mirin. The result is a balanced umami-rich main with tender beef and caramelized onions.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
11 mins
Total Time
41 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
400 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
For the Beef
- 2 lb beef sliced
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp olive oil for the marinade
- 3 tsp oyster sauce
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil for searing
For Everything Else
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 2½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp mirin
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large sweet onion cut into wedges
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced beef, cornstarch, oyster sauce, and salt. Let the beef marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a measuring cup, mix together the soy sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, oyster sauce, and mirin with 3 tbsp of water. Set aside.
- Once the beef is ready, heat the oil up in a large skillet on medium-high and add the beef in a single layer. Sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of your slices. Do this in two batches if needed. Set aside when done.
- In the same pan, add the rest of the olive oil and the chopped onions. Let it cook untouched for 2 to 3, like the beef, so it can get a bit of a sear on it as well before sautéing until softened.
- Add the beef back to the pan.
- Add in the prepared sauce and let it cook for 2 to 3 minutes. It should bubble. Toss to coat everything evenly in the sauce.
- Top with garnish if desired. I used green onions and sesame seeds.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
400kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
50g
(100%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
129mg
(43%)
Sodium
4158mg
(173%)
Potassium
795mg
(17%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
23IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
107mg
(119%)
Calcium
661mg
(66%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 400
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 400kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 50g | 100% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 129mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 4158mg | 173% |
| Potassium | 795mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 23IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 107mg | 119% |
| Calcium | 661mg | 66% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.