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Beef and Onion Stir Fry

An easy, fast, and flavorful dinner. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Asian, Chinese
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 151kcal
Author Marlynn Schotland

Ingredients

For the marinade

For the beef

  • 1 pound sirloin beef, thinly sliced
  • 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ½ medium yellow onion, sliced about 1 cup sliced onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1-inch knob of fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced about 4-5 sliced
  • 2 green onion stalks, sliced into 2-inch pieces

For the sauce

  • ½ cup water
  • 1½ Tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
  • ½ Tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar

Optional

  • chopped green onions or chopped cilantro, to garnish.

Instructions

  • Make the marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together all of the marinade ingredients.
  • Marinate the meat: Add the beef to the marinade and refrigerate, marinating for at least 15 minutes.
  • Make the sauce: In a separate large bowl, whisk together all of the sauce ingredients.
  • After the beef has marinated, remove from the refrigerator.
  • Add the vegetable oil to a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat.
  • Once the oil is hot, add the beef and stir-fry for about 2-4 minutes, just until the beef is about 85% cooked (it will cook fully at the end step). Once you reach that point, transfer the beef to a bowl and set aside.
  • Add the ginger to the pan and stir-fry for about 1-2 minutes, just until fragrant and slightly softened.
  • Add the onions and garlic to the pan. Stir-fry with the ginger for about 2 minutes, just until the onions and garlic are slightly softened and fragrant.
  • Give the sauce a quick stir to re-combine the cornstarch with the other ingredients, then add it into the pan.
  • Allow the sauce to slightly thicken, stirring regularly. Once it has thickened, return the beef to the pan and continue cooking for 1-2 minutes, until the beef is fully cooked. Toss in the green onions, and give it all a quick stir together.
  • Serve with rice and garnish with chopped green onions and/or cilantro, if desired.

Notes

Makes approximately 4 servings. 
Storage: store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 or 4 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 776mg | Potassium: 313mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg