Chinese Beef and Onion Stir Fry
Thinly sliced marinated steak and onions tossed in a glossy oyster and soy sauce.
Equipment
- Large skillet or wok
- Small mixing bowl
- Cutting board
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 14 oz beef steak thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 4 spring onions cut into 2 inch pieces
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil 1 for the marinade, 2 for cooking
- 2 tsp grated ginger
- 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce 1 for the marinade, 1 for the sauce
- 4 tsp sugar 2 for the marinade, 2 for the sauce
- 3 ½ tsp cornstarch 3 for the marinade, 1/2 for the sauce
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp white pepper
- 3 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
Cooking
- Marinate. Mix the sliced beef with 1 tablespoon oil, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 teaspoons sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, the ginger, baking soda, and pepper. Rest for 15 minutes.
- Make the sauce. Combine the oyster sauce, dark soy, remaining soy and sugar, water, and last cornstarch.
- Cook the onion. Stir the onion in 1 tablespoon hot oil for 1 minute and set aside.
- Sear the beef. Cook the beef in the last tablespoon of oil for 1 to 2 minutes per side with the garlic until no pink remains.
- Finish. Add the sauce and onion, then the spring onions and sesame oil, and stir until glossy.
Notes
Substitutions: Use hoisin sauce mixed with a little soy sauce in place of oyster sauce.
Tips: Slice the beef thinly across the grain and cook in a single layer.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 3 days.