Chinese-Style Stir-Fried Beef with Sweet Onions
Savor the delicious flavors of Chinese-Style Stir-Fried Beef with Sweet Onions, a quick and tasty dish perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Tender beef sirloin is stir-fried to perfection with sweet onions and a savory sauce that combines soy sauce, hoisin, and a hint of ginger. Ready in under 30 minutes, this meal promises to impress your family and friends without much fuss. Serve it over fluffy rice or mix it with your favorite noodles for a satisfying and nutritious dinner. Customize it further by adding colorful vegetables to enhance both flavor and nutrition!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
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- 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp apple vinegar (or dry apple juice)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 medium yellow onions, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup beef broth or water
- 1/2 tsp sugar
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, apple vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar until smooth. Add the beef and let it marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger; sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Add the marinated beef in a single layer; sear without stirring for 1-2 minutes before stir-frying until browned.
- Toss in onion wedges; stir-fry for an additional 3-4 minutes until tender yet crisp.
- Pour in beef broth or water; stir continuously until well combined and heated through.
- Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg