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Chinese Beef and Onion Stir Fry: A Savory Weeknight Delight

A quick and flavorful stir fry featuring tender beef and crisp onions, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef and Marinade
  • 1 pound beef sirloin thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce for marinade
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch for marinade
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for marinade
Vegetables
  • 2 medium onions sliced
  • 1 cup bell pepper sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger minced
Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce for stir fry
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar optional

Method
 

Marinate the Beef
  1. In a bowl, combine sliced beef, soy sauce, cornstarch, and vegetable oil. Mix well and let it marinate for 10 minutes.
Prepare the Vegetables
  1. While the beef is marinating, slice the onions and bell pepper, and mince the garlic and ginger.
Stir Fry
  1. Heat the wok over high heat and add a tablespoon of vegetable oil.
  2. Add the marinated beef and stir fry for about 3-4 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same wok, add another tablespoon of oil, then add garlic, ginger, onions, and bell pepper. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  4. Return the beef to the wok, add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and sugar. Stir well to combine and cook for another 2 minutes.
  5. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

For extra heat, add sliced chili peppers during the stir fry.

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