Beef Onion Stir-Fry (Print)
Sliced beef and onions tossed in a punchy, savory sauce with lots of ginger and garlic. Super quick and super good.
# Ingredients:
→ Main
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1 big onion, sliced thin
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450 grams flank or sirloin steak, cut thin
→ Sauce and Aromatics
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1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
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1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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2 tablespoons water
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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60 ml beef broth or just water
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1 tablespoon oyster sauce
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0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Garnish
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1 teaspoon sesame seeds (use if you like)
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2 green onions, chopped up
# Steps:
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Spoon everything onto a plate. Sprinkle with green onions and a shake of sesame seeds if you want. Eat it right away with some hot rice or noodles.
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Mix cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water in a small bowl until smooth. Tip that into the pan. Stir around and cook for another minute or two, so the sauce gets thick and glossy.
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Toss the seared beef back with the onions and the flavorful goodies in the pan. Dump in the sauce you mixed before. Stir it all up so everything is coated.
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Grab a little bowl. Mix the rest of the soy sauce with oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and beef broth or water. Stir till it’s all one color.
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Toss in the ginger and garlic with the onions. Keep things moving on the heat for about a minute to let their smell pop.
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Drizzle the last bit of oil into your pan. Throw in the onions and cook over medium-high until they get soft and a little golden, maybe 4 or 5 minutes.
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Get your wok or big pan hot, add a spoon of oil, then fry your beef in a couple batches for just a few minutes till it's brown. When done, take it out and keep it nearby.
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Toss the sliced meat with half your soy sauce and a dash of pepper in a bowl. Let it sit for about 10 minutes while you chop other stuff.
# Notes:
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Want to switch it up? Use lamb or chicken instead of beef. Just change how long you cook it so it doesn’t dry out.
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Play with how much oyster sauce or hoisin you use if you want it sweeter or saltier.