Description
Chinese Beef Stir Fry with Caramelized Onions is a flavorful and quick meal that perfectly balances tender beef, sweet caramelized onions, and savory sauces. This dish comes together in under 30 minutes, making it an excellent choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. The highlight is the rich taste of caramelized onions, which add a unique sweetness that makes this stir fry irresistible to all. Whether served over rice or noodles, this versatile recipe is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Thinly slice beef against the grain and onion; mince garlic.
- Marinate beef: Combine sliced beef with soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and cornstarch; let sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Heat wok: Add vegetable oil to a hot wok and sear beef in batches until browned; set aside.
- Cook onions and garlic: In the same wok, caramelize onions before adding minced garlic for another minute.
- Combine: Return beef to the wok with onions; drizzle with sesame oil and toss until heated through.
- Serve: Plate your stir fry and garnish with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg