Description
Tender strips of beef stir-fried with onions in a savory sauce for a quick and flavorful Chinese-inspired main dish. Perfect with rice or noodles
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 large onion, sliced into wedges
- 1 bell pepper, sliced (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced (optional)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce (optional, for richer flavor)
- 1 tsp sugar (optional, to balance flavors)
- 1/4 cup beef broth or water
Instructions
- Slice the beef thinly against the grain. In a bowl, toss with cornstarch, soy sauce, and 1 tbsp sesame oil. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add 1 tbsp vegetable oil and sear the beef in batches for 2–3 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Add the remaining oil to the wok. Stir-fry onions, bell peppers, garlic, and ginger for 3–4 minutes until slightly softened.
- Return beef to the wok. Add oyster sauce, sugar, beef broth, and remaining sesame oil. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the beef.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles, garnished with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
For extra spice, add sliced chili peppers or a splash of chili oil. Leftovers keep in the fridge for 3 days and reheat well in a skillet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese