Beef Onion Stir-fry
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
268 kcal
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Cuisine
Chinese
Beef Onion Stir-fry
Description
The recipe starts by marinating thin slices of flank steak in a mixture including baking soda and cornstarch to tenderize and add a slight velvety texture. The beef is seared in a hot wok until mostly cooked, then removed. Onions are quickly stir-fried until blistered but not fully softened, contributing sharpness and crunch.
A savory sauce made from multiple soy sauces, ketchup, oyster sauce, sugar, and sesame oil is simmered briefly in the wok before the beef and onions return to the pan, allowing the flavors to coat the ingredients evenly. The combination of the tender beef and caramelized onions creates a flavorful dish with contrast in texture and taste.
Serve this stir-fry over steamed rice for a satisfying meal that comes together quickly with simple ingredients and straightforward technique.
Ingredients
For the beef & marinade:
- 1 pound flank steak (thinly sliced against the grain)
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon neutral cooking oil any neutral oil, such as vegetable or canola, generic cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon water
For the rest of the dish:
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce light
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons ketchup
- 2 teaspoons oyster sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 10 ounces onion sliced into wedges; about 3 small onions, small
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add the flank steak, baking soda, cornstarch, oil, oyster sauce, and water. Mix until the liquid has been absorbed, and set aside to marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, ketchup, oyster sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and water. Set aside.
- Heat a wok over high heat until smoking. Add 1 tablespoon of oil, and spread the beef in the wok in a single layer. Sear the meat, undisturbed, for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until browned. Stir-fry for an additional 15-30 seconds, until about 75% cooked. Remove from the wok and set aside.
- Add another tablespoon of oil to the wok, along with the onions. Stir-fry until the onions are seared and slightly blistered, 60-90 seconds. Remove from the wok.
- Add the prepared sauce to the wok, and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 15 seconds, and then stir in the beef and onions for another 30 seconds. Serve over rice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 268 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 268kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 613mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 513mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 14IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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