Beef And Onion Stir Fry

Name: Beef And Onion Stir Fry
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 190g Onion; 4 stalks of Green Onion; 1/4 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Sugar; 4 cloves of Garlic; 480g Beef; 2 tsp Soy Sauce; 2 1/4 tsp Dark Soy Sauce; 3/4 tsp Oyster Sauce; 3/4 tsp Sugar; 1 1/2 tsp Baking Soda; 4 1/2 tsp Corn Starch; 3 tsp Oil; 1 1/2 tsp Sesame Oil; 3 tbsp Oil, for cooking; 3 tsp Dark Soy Sauce; 1 1/2 tsp Oyster Sauce; 1 1/2 tbsp Cooking Wine; 1/3 cups Water; Some Pepper (Black)

This Beef and Onion Stir Fry is a quick, savory weeknight dish featuring tender beef slices tossed with sweet-savored onions and fragrant scallions in a glossy umami sauce. Bright garlic and a splash of cooking wine lift the flavors while a touch of cornstarch gives the sauce a silky finish. It’s simple to prepare, cooks fast, and pairs perfectly with steamed rice for a comforting meal.

This Beef and Onion Stir Fry is a quick, savory weeknight dish featuring tender beef slices tossed with sweet-savored onions and f... Show more

By Cook! Stacey Cook · Original recipe

Health Grade

B · Healthy

Time

45 min

Price

4,74 €

Calories

473 kcal

low calorie

low carb

keto

low sugar

Method

Wash the aromatics

Peel the onion and the garlic. Rinse the green onions under cool water to remove any grit, then pat them dry well so they do not splatter in the pan later.

Slice everything

Trim the beef of any obvious tough bits, then slice it thinly against the grain so it stays tender. Cut the onion into thin wedges or half-moons, slice the green onions into short lengths, keeping the white and light green parts separate from the darker tops, and finely mince the garlic.

Marinate the beef

In a medium bowl, combine the sliced beef with Soy Sauce, Dark Soy Sauce, Oyster Sauce, Sugar, Baking Soda, Corn Starch, Oil, and Sesame Oil. Mix thoroughly with your hands or chopsticks until every slice is evenly coated and the marinade looks slightly sticky, then let it rest for 20 minutes.

Mix the sauce

In a small bowl, stir together the remaining dark soy sauce, remaining oyster sauce, Cooking Wine, and Water until combined. Keep this sauce close to the stove so you can add it quickly during the final stir-fry.

Heat the wok

Set a large wok or heavy skillet over high heat and let it get very hot, about 1 to 2 minutes. You want the surface hot enough that the beef sizzles the instant it touches the pan.

Sear the beef

Add about 2 tablespoons of the cooking oil and swirl to coat the pan. Add half the beef in a single layer and let it sear undisturbed for 45 to 60 seconds, then stir-fry for about 30 seconds more until mostly browned but not fully cooked through; transfer it to a plate and repeat with the remaining beef, adding a little more cooking oil if needed.

Cook the onions

If the pan looks dry, add the remaining cooking oil. Add the onion and stir-fry for 2 minutes, then add the garlic and the white and light green parts of the green onions. Sprinkle in Salt and the remaining sugar, and keep stir-frying for 2 to 3 minutes more, until the onion softens and gets lightly browned edges; add the darker green onion tops during the last few seconds so they stay bright.

Finish the stir-fry

Return the beef and any juices to the wok with the onions. Give the dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, cooking wine, and water mixture a quick stir, pour it in, and toss constantly for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce bubbles, lightly thickens, and coats the beef. Finish with a few grinds of Pepper (Black).