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beef and onion stir fry

Beef and Onion Stir Fry

This Beef and Onion Stir Fry has become one of my ultimate comfort meals. It’s quick, it’s satisfying, and it’s got that classic flavor that just hits the spot every time. Whether I’m making it for dinner after a long day or whipping it up for a weekend family meal, it’s always a winner.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 400 g beef thinly sliced, against the grain
  • 1 medium onion thick strips
  • 4 green onions white and green parts separated
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tbsp oil divided
  • 1 tbsp rice wine or dry sherry
  • Fresh black pepper to taste
  • For Marinade:
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp cooking oil

Method
 

  1. Marinate Beef: Mix sliced beef with all marinade ingredients. Set aside.
  2. Prep Veggies: Slice onions and green onions. Mince garlic.
  3. Stir-Fry Onions: In hot oil, sauté onions and white green onion parts until soft. Set aside.
  4. Cook Beef: Add beef to the pan, sear without stirring for 1–2 mins. Flip and add garlic.
  5. Deglaze: Add rice wine, a splash of water, more soy sauce/oyster sauce.
  6. Combine: Return onions + green parts of spring onion. Stir-fry for 1–2 mins.
  7. Serve: Enjoy hot with rice or noodles.
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