Go Back
–+ servings

Chinese Beef and Onion Stir Fry

This Chinese Beef and Onion Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender beef, caramelized onions, and a rich, savory sauce. Perfect for serving over steamed rice!
No ratings yet
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 2 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 300 grams sirloin steak thinly sliced; can use rib eye, flank, or blade steak
  • 1/2 white onion sliced thinly; can use yellow onion
  • 4-5 slices ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic minced or thinly sliced
  • 1 stalk green onion cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce for marinade
  • 1/2 tablespoon Shaoxing cooking wine for marinade
  • 2 tablespoons water for marinade
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil for marinade
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch to be added after marinating
  • 1 tablespoon oil to be added after marinating
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce for sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch for sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar for sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce for sauce
  • 1/2 tablespoon hoisin sauce for sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil for sauce
  • 1/2 tablespoon Shaoxing cooking wine or dry sherry/rice wine, for sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce for color, can be substituted with regular soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup water for sauce

Instructions
 

  • Slice the onion, mince or slice the garlic, slice the ginger, and cut the green onion into 2-inch pieces.
  • Thinly slice the beef against the grain. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, water, and sesame oil. Add beef and marinate for 15 minutes. After marinating, mix in cornstarch, then add oil and mix well.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients until smooth and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large pan or wok over high heat. Add beef and sear for 2-4 minutes until almost fully cooked. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add oil if needed and sauté ginger slices until slightly browned. Add garlic and onions, stir-frying until softened and browned.
  • Push onions aside, stir the sauce, and pour into the pan. Stir until thickened. Add beef back in, mix well, and stir in green onions. Cook for 1 more minute.
  • Plate the stir fry and serve hot over steamed rice.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add a dash of chili flakes or fresh sliced chilies. Serve with steamed white or jasmine rice for the best experience.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal
Keyword Beef and Onion, Beef Stir Fry, Chinese Stir Fry, Quick Stir Fry, Savory Sauce
Love this recipe?Follow us at @Recipecs for more