Savory Stir-Fried Beef with Sweet Onions in a Chinese-Style Sauce
Savory Stir-Fried Beef with Sweet Onions in a Chinese-Style Sauce is a quick and delicious way to bring the flavors of Asian cuisine into your kitchen. This dish features tender flank steak stir-fried to perfection with sweet onions, garlic, and ginger, all enveloped in a flavorful sauce that balances savory and slightly sweet notes. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to impress guests without spending hours in the kitchen. Plus, it takes just under 30 minutes to whip up, making it an ideal option for meal prep or family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple vinegar (or dry apple juice)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, apple vinegar, cornstarch, and baking soda. Add sliced beef and marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil.
- Sear marinated beef for about 2 minutes without stirring. Stir-fry until fully cooked (3-4 minutes).
- Push beef aside; add onions, garlic, and ginger to the pan. Stir-fry until onions are translucent (2-3 minutes).
- Combine everything in the wok; season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 356
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 76mg