Description
A flavorful and quick Beef and Onion Stir Fry recipe featuring tender slices of flank steak marinated to perfection, stir-fried with aromatic garlic, ginger, onions, and scallions in a savory soy-based sauce. This dish comes together in just 30 minutes and makes for a delicious weeknight meal served over steamed jasmine rice or noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Marinade
- 1 lb (450g) flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
Stir Fry Sauce
- ¼ cup light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- â…“ cup water
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- ½ tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp sesame oil
- ½ tbsp cornstarch
- White pepper powder, to taste
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 3 tbsp neutral oil (canola, vegetable, or sunflower)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1 medium white onion, sliced
- 4 scallions, cut into 3-inch pieces (separated white and green parts)
Instructions
- Marinate the Beef: In a bowl, combine the thinly sliced beef with cornstarch, 2 tsp light soy sauce, and Shaoxing wine. Mix well to evenly coat the meat and let it marinate for 15-30 minutes to tenderize and infuse flavor.
- Prepare the Stir Fry Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, water, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and white pepper powder until well combined. Set this sauce mixture aside.
- Cook the Aromatics: Heat 3 tablespoons of neutral oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, minced ginger, sliced onions, and the white parts of the scallions. Stir-fry these aromatics for 2-3 minutes until the onions begin to soften slightly, then remove them from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the Beef: In the same skillet, spread the marinated beef in a single layer. Stir-fry over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes until the beef is browned and nearly cooked through.
- Add the Sauce: Pour the prepared stir fry sauce into the skillet with the beef. Stir continuously and cook for another 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the meat evenly.
- Combine & Serve: Return the sautéed onions and white scallion parts to the skillet along with the green parts of the scallions. Stir-fry everything together for 1 more minute to meld the flavors. Serve the beef and onion stir fry immediately over steamed jasmine rice or your favorite noodles.
Notes
- Slice the beef thinly against the grain to ensure tenderness.
- Adjust the sugar and soy sauce quantities to taste for desired sweetness and saltiness.
- You can substitute Shaoxing wine with dry sherry or omit it if unavailable.
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles to make it a complete meal.
- For extra heat, add chili flakes or sliced fresh chilies during the aromatics step.
