Sizzling Beef & Onion Stir Fry! 🥩🧅🥢 (Asian Flavor Burst!)
Get ready for a quick and delicious stir fry packed with savory beef and tender onions! 🤩 This Chinese Beef and Onion Stir Fry is a perfect weeknight meal that's full of authentic Asian flavors. 😋✨
Ingredients:
- 1 pound (450g) beef (such as flank steak or sirloin), thinly sliced against the grain 🥩
- 1 large onion, sliced 🧅
- 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce 🥢
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional, for deeper flavor) 🦪
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch 🌽
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for cooking) 🫒
- Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
- Optional: sliced green onions for garnish 🌿
- Optional: cooked rice, for serving 🍚
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Beef! 🥩🥢🌽🧂:
- In a bowl, toss the thinly sliced beef with soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
- Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
2. Stir Fry the Onions! 🧅🫒🔥:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
- Add the sliced onion and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Remove the onions from the skillet and set aside.
3. Stir Fry the Beef! 🥩🫒🧄🔥:
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet or wok.
- Add the minced garlic and stir-fry for a few seconds until fragrant (be careful not to burn it).
- Add the marinated beef to the skillet and stir-fry quickly over high heat until browned and cooked through, about 3-5 minutes.
4. Combine and Finish! 🥩🧅🥢🔥:
- Return the stir-fried onions to the skillet with the beef.
- Stir everything together and cook for another minute to heat through.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
5. Serve & Enjoy! 🥩🧅🥢🌿🍚🍽️😋:
- Garnish with sliced green onions, if desired.
- Serve hot over cooked rice.
Nutrition Perks 💪:
- Calories: Varies depending on the cut of beef and serving size.
- Protein: High (from beef).
Tips & Variations:
- Vegetable Variety: Add other vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli florets, or snow peas.
- Spice It Up: Add red pepper flakes or a dash of chili oil.
- Ginger: Add minced ginger along with the garlic for extra flavor.
- Sesame Oil: Add a drizzle of sesame oil at the end for aroma.
- Sauce Thickness: If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can add a slurry of cornstarch and water towards the end of cooking.
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