This Chinese Beef and Onion Stir-Fry is a simple yet delicious dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Featuring tender slices of marinated beef and sweet, caramelized onions, this stir-fry packs a punch of savory flavors with a hint of umami from oyster sauce and Shaoxing wine. Served over jasmine rice and topped with fresh spring onions, this classic stir-fry makes a satisfying meal that’s quick to prepare, filling, and packed with the rich flavors of Chinese cuisine.
Ingredients:
- Beef and Marinade
- 200g (7 oz) steak (about 1 small steak), sliced thinly
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon light oil (for stir-frying)
- 1 teaspoon cornflour
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons tomato ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Shaoxing rice wine (or dry sherry)
- Stir-Fry Base
- 2 large brown onions, sliced
- 2 spring onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
- Cooked jasmine rice (for serving)
Instructions:
- Marinate the Beef: In a bowl, mix the sliced steak with oyster sauce, soy sauce, cornflour, tomato ketchup, and Shaoxing rice wine. Allow it to marinate for a minimum of 10 minutes so the flavors can blend together beautifully.
- Prepare the Onions: Slice the brown onions thinly, and set aside. Finely slice the spring onions to use as a garnish.
- Stir-Fry the Beef and Onions: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the beef slices and stir-fry until just browned, about 2-3 minutes.
- Cook the Onions: Add the remaining teaspoon of oil to the skillet, then add the sliced onions. Stir-fry for about 5-6 minutes, or until the onions are softened and starting to caramelize.
- Combine and Finish: Return the cooked beef to the skillet, stirring to combine with the onions. Let it cook for another 1-2 minutes until the beef is heated through, and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve: Serve the stir-fried beef and onions over warm jasmine rice, garnished with fresh spring onions.
Conclusion:
This Chinese Beef and Onion Stir-Fry brings together tender beef, caramelized onions, and a savory sauce in a quick and easy recipe. It’s perfect for when you want a delicious home-cooked meal without spending hours in the kitchen. The simplicity of this stir-fry makes it versatile and ideal for pairing with steamed jasmine rice, making it a family favorite that’s sure to impress with its rich, umami flavor.
Speedy and Savory Beef and Onion Stir-Fry
Ingredients
Beef and Marinade
- 200 g 7 oz steak (about 1 small steak), sliced thinly
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon light oil for stir-frying
- 1 teaspoon cornflour
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons tomato ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry
Stir-Fry Base
- 2 large brown onions sliced
- 2 spring onions thinly sliced (for garnish)
- Cooked jasmine rice for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Beef: In a bowl, mix the sliced steak with oyster sauce, soy sauce, cornflour, tomato ketchup, and Shaoxing rice wine. Allow it to marinate for a minimum of 10 minutes so the flavors can blend together beautifully.
- Prepare the Onions: Slice the brown onions thinly, and set aside. Finely slice the spring onions to use as a garnish.
- Stir-Fry the Beef and Onions: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the beef slices and stir-fry until just browned, about 2-3 minutes.
- Cook the Onions: Add the remaining teaspoon of oil to the skillet, then add the sliced onions. Stir-fry for about 5-6 minutes, or until the onions are softened and starting to caramelize.
- Combine and Finish: Return the cooked beef to the skillet, stirring to combine with the onions. Let it cook for another 1-2 minutes until the beef is heated through, and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve: Serve the stir-fried beef and onions over warm jasmine rice, garnished with fresh spring onions.