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Chinese Beef and Onion Stir Fry

Easy Home Cooking
A quick and flavorful dish with tender marinated beef and sweet onions in a savory soy-oyster sauce—perfect for a weeknight dinner served over rice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 310 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb flank or sirloin steak thinly sliced
  • 2 medium onions cut into wedges
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ginger grated
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce for marinade
  • 1 tsp cornstarch for marinade
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil plus more as needed
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce for sauce
  • 1 tsp cornstarch for slurry

Instructions
 

  • Marinate beef with soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch.
  • Mix sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Sear beef in hot oil until browned. Remove.
  • Stir-fry onions, garlic, and ginger until tender-crisp.
  • Return beef to pan, add sauce, and stir-fry until thickened.
  • See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/chinese-beef-and-onion-stir-fry/

Notes

Thinly slicing the beef against the grain ensures a more tender texture.
You can add bell peppers or green onions for extra color and crunch.
This dish cooks fast—have all ingredients prepped before you start stir-frying.