Beef and Onion Stir-Fry
A quick and flavorful Asian-inspired stir-fry with tender beef, sweet-savory sauce, and caramelized onions.
Ready in
35 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
35 min
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
520
Wok
Mixing bowl
Spatula
Knife
Cutting board
Quantities adjust from the original 2 servings. Fixed items stay unchanged.
Beef marinade
Sauce
Stir-fry
- 1
Prepare the marinade
5 min1Prepare the marinade
5 minMix the sliced beef with soy sauce, garlic, pepper, and cornstarch. Stir well to coat evenly and let rest while preparing the other ingredients.
The cornstarch helps keep the beef tender.
- 2
Prepare the sauce
2 min2Prepare the sauce
2 minCombine the dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, water, sugar, sesame oil, pepper, and cornstarch in a bowl.
Mix well so the cornstarch dissolves completely.
- 3
Sear the beef
2 min3Sear the beef
2 minHeat oil in a pan over high heat and quickly sear the beef for about 1 minute until lightly browned.
Do not overcrowd the pan.
- 4
Cook the onion
3 min4Cook the onion
3 minIn the same pan, sauté the sliced onion until soft and lightly golden.
Let the onion caramelize slightly for more flavor.
- 5
Finish the dish
2 min5Finish the dish
2 minReturn the beef to the pan, pour in the sauce, and stir for about 1 minute until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
Keep stirring to prevent the sauce from sticking.
- 6
Serve
1 min6Serve
1 minServe immediately with rice or noodles.
Garnish with spring onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Tips
- Slice the beef thinly for faster cooking.
- Cook over high heat for the best texture.
- Serve immediately while the sauce is glossy.
- Calories
- 520
No community notes yet