Description
This delicious Oyster Sauce Beef & Onion Stir-Fry is a savory and flavorful Chinese-inspired dish that is quick and easy to make. Tender slices of beef are stir-fried with onions in a rich oyster sauce-based sauce, creating a satisfying meal that pairs perfectly with steamed rice.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef:
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 cup beef broth or water
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
For Stir-Fry:
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Sliced green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Beef: In a medium bowl, combine the sliced beef with oyster sauce, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, and black pepper. Marinate for 15–20 minutes.
- Sear the Beef: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, sear the beef for 1–2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Stir-Fry: In the same pan, sauté onion, add garlic, then return beef. Add oyster sauce, sugar, beef broth, and sesame oil. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Adjust seasoning, garnish with green onions, and serve hot with rice.
Notes
- For easier slicing, briefly freeze the steak before cutting.
- Use reduced-sodium soy sauce and broth for a lower-sodium option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
