Chinese Beef Stir Fry with Caramelized Onions
Chinese Beef Stir Fry with Caramelized Onions is a quick and delicious dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Asian cuisine to your kitchen. In just under 30 minutes, you can enjoy tender beef, sweet caramelized onions, and aromatic garlic stir-fried to perfection. This versatile recipe allows you to serve it over fluffy rice or chewy noodles, making it suitable for any occasion, from busy weeknights to special gatherings. The balance of savory and sweet flavors will tantalize your taste buds and impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 1 lb beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Slice beef against the grain into thin strips. Slice onion and mince garlic.
- In a bowl, mix sliced beef with soy sauce, sugar, and cornstarch. Let it marinate for about 10 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat.
- Add sliced onions and stir-fry until soft and caramelized (about 5-7 minutes).
- Push the onions aside, add minced garlic to the empty space, and sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Add marinated beef to the wok and stir-fry until cooked through (5-8 minutes).
- Drizzle sesame oil over the stir fry before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg