Description
This Chinese Beef and Onion Stir-Fry is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender sirloin beef marinated in soy sauce and cornstarch, then stir-fried with aromatic onions, garlic, and ginger. Finished with a savory beef broth sauce, it’s perfect served over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Beef and Marinade
- 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, minced
Other Ingredients
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (canola or peanut)
- ½ cup beef broth
Instructions
- Marinate the Beef: In a medium bowl, combine the thinly sliced beef sirloin with low-sodium soy sauce and cornstarch. Mix well to coat the beef evenly and let it marinate for 15 minutes to tenderize and infuse flavor.
- Heat the Oil: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil. Heat until the oil is shimmering, indicating it’s hot and ready for frying.
- Sear the Beef: Add the marinated beef to the skillet in a single layer, making sure not to crowd the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the beef is browned but not fully cooked through. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics and Onions: In the same skillet, add the sliced onions, minced garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes until the onions become translucent and fragrant, absorbing the flavors in the pan.
- Combine Beef and Sauce: Return the seared beef to the skillet and pour in the beef broth. Stir everything together and continue cooking until the beef is heated through and the sauce thickens slightly due to the cornstarch marinade.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve the beef and onion stir-fry hot over cooked rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- For best results, slice the beef very thinly against the grain to ensure tenderness.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control the saltiness of the dish.
- Vegetable oil with a high smoke point like canola or peanut is ideal for stir-frying.
- You can add bell peppers or snap peas for extra color and nutrition.
- Adjust the thickness of the sauce by adding more beef broth or cornstarch slurry if desired.
