Description
This Chinese beef and onion stir-fry is a perfect weeknight dish, quick, flavorful, and made with simple ingredients you likely already have at home. Tender slices of beef are cooked with caramelized onions and a rich, savory sauce that tastes just like your favorite Chinese takeout, but healthier and faster.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g (1.1 lb) tender beef (sirloin or filet)
- 2 garlic cloves
- 4 medium onions
- 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 3 tablespoons cooking oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cut the meat into very thin strips using a sharp knife. The thinner the slices, the faster they cook and the more tender they remain.
- In a large bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in a little cold water to avoid lumps. Then stir in the vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and ginger.
- Add the beef strips to the bowl, mix well, and let them rest for at least 2 hours, overnight if possible for an even softer, more flavorful result.
- Heat the oil in a very hot wok. Stir-fry the beef for a few minutes until lightly browned. Remove it from the wok with its cooking juices and set aside.
- Slice the onions and sauté them in the same wok without cleaning it, so they absorb the remaining flavors. Add a little oil if needed and cook until soft and lightly caramelized.
- Stir in the degermed, crushed garlic and cook briefly to release its aroma.
- Return the beef and its sauce to the wok. Toss everything together and let it simmer for a few minutes so the flavors meld.
- Enjoy immediately with steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: main dish
- Cuisine: Chinese cuisine
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal