Description
A quick and comforting dish featuring tender beef strips, savory spices, and sweet caramelized onions, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) beef strips (sirloin or ribeye)
- 6 tbsp (90g) vegetable oil, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp (15g) grated fresh ginger
- 3 tbsp (45g) soy sauce, divided
- 2 tbsp (30g) oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp (30g) hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp (30g) rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp (15g) cornstarch
- 1 large onion, sliced
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), ginger, garlic, and sesame oil.
- Toss the beef strips in the marinade and let them sit for about 10-15 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onions and sauté until soft and caramelized.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then remove from the pan.
- In the same pan, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over high heat.
- Add the marinated beef strips and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch.
- Pour this sauce over the beef and let it simmer for a couple of minutes until thickened.
- Add the sautéed onions back to the pan and stir to combine.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute beef with firm tofu or seitan. For a spicier kick, add sliced jalapeños while cooking the onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: beef, Chinese, stir fry, quick meal, family dinner