Description
A fast, high-heat stir-fry featuring sliced beef, sweet onions, and a peppery sauce, perfect for exciting weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) beef strips (sirloin or ribeye)
- 2 tbsp (30g) vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp (15g) grated fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp (15g) soy sauce (for the marinade)
- 1 tbsp (15g) oyster sauce (optional, adds umami)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp (30g) soy sauce (for the sauce)
- 2 tbsp (30g) oyster sauce (optional, for the sauce)
- 2 tbsp (30g) hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp (30g) rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp (15g) cornstarch
- 2 tbsp (30g) vegetable oil (for stir-frying)
- 1 large onion, sliced into wide strips
- 1 tbsp (15g) vegetable oil (for cooking onions)
Instructions
- Prepare the steak: In a bowl, whisk 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce (if using), grated ginger, minced garlic, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Toss the beef strips in the marinade and let sit for 10–15 minutes.
- Cook the onions: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sauté until soft and slightly caramelized, about 6–8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then remove them from the pan.
- Sear the beef: Increase heat to high. Add 2 tbsp vegetable oil to the same pan. Spread the marinated beef strips into a single layer and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until browned but not overcooked.
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp hoisin sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 tbsp oyster sauce (optional), and 1 tbsp cornstarch with a splash of water to make a smooth slurry.
- Finish in the pan: Pour the sauce over the beef and let it simmer on high for 1–2 minutes until it thickens. Add the sautéed onions back into the pan and toss to coat.
- Serve: Spoon the sizzling beef and onions over steamed rice or toss with cooked noodles.
Notes
Use tamari for gluten-free; swap brown sugar into the sauce for sweetness; flank or skirt steak are budget options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pepper steak, Chinese beef recipes, weeknight meals, stir fry, quick dinner