Beef and Onion Stir Fry
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.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
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
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.
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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.
Nutrition
Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 712mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g