What is Beef Onion Stir Fry?

Beef Onion Stir Fry is a savory dish that combines thinly sliced beef with onions and scallions, typically cooked quickly in a hot pan or wok.

What Cut of Beef to Use for Stir-fry?

You don't have to spend a lot on beef to get a tender stir fry. We love using top sirloin because it's affordable and tasty. Some good beef choices for stir fry are: Flank Steak, Ribeye, Tri-tip, and Tenderloin.

Beef and Onion Stir Fry

Description

Quick, easy, and delicious! This Beef and Onion Stir Fry will be your new go-to dinner. Savory beef, crisp onions, and a hint of garlic make for a perfect combo.

Ingredients

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Beef Marinade

1 pound beef flank, sirloin, ribeye, or tenderloin steak, thinly sliced against the grain, about 1/4-inch
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)

Sauce

1/4 cup light soy sauce (low sodium)
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1/3 cup water
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1/2 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
White pepper powder, as needed
1/2 tablespoon corn starch

Stir Fry

3 tablespoons neutral oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon, minced ginger
1 medium white onion, sliced
4 stalks scallion, 3 inch slices

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Instructions

Place the beef slices in a large bowl, add cornstarch, soy sauce and wine. Stir everything together and let it marinate for 15-30 minutes.
As the beef marinates, mix the sauce ingredients together. Once well combined, set it aside and start prepping the vegetables.
Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the garlic, ginger, onions and the white part of scallions, and stir-fry until they're slightly soft. After cooking, remove the veggies, retaining the oil in the skillet/wok, and set them aside.
In the same skillet, fry the marinated beef until slightly crispy, which should take about 2 minutes. Be cautious as the beef cooks quickly . Ensure the heat isn’t too high to prevent oil splatters.
Pour in the sauce. Cook until the beef is done, about 2 minutes and the sauce gets thicker.
Return the veggies and add the scallions. Continue cooking for another minute, stirring continuously.
Garnish with extra scallions and enjoy right away with rice or steamed veggies.

Notes

Storage:

Cooling: Allow to cool down to room temperature. This prevents excess moisture and condensation, which can affect the texture and flavor.
Airtight Container: Transfer the cooled stir fry into an airtight container. This will keep the dish fresh and prevent it from absorbing other odors from the refrigerator.
Refrigeration: Store in the refrigerator if you plan to eat it within the next 3-4 days.

Reheating:

From the Refrigerator: Reheat the stir fry in a skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through. You can also use a microwave by placing the stir fry in a microwave-safe dish and heating in short intervals, stirring in between until hot.
From the Freezer: It's best to thaw the stir fry in the refrigerator overnight before reheating. Once thawed, follow the same reheating instructions as above.

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Category: Beef recipes
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Calories: 259 kcal
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 712 mg
Fat: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Carbohydrates: 8 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 27 g
Cholesterol: 65 mg