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Chinese Beef and Onion Stir Fry: A Savory Weeknight Delight

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If you’re searching for a quick and satisfying meal that the whole family will adore, this Chinese Beef and Onion Stir Fry is your answer! In just about 35 minutes, you can whip up this flavorful dish featuring tender beef and sweet caramelized onions, perfect for busy weeknights. Serve it over steamed rice for a wholesome experience that is both comforting and delightful. With its blend of savory sauces and fresh ingredients, this stir fry promises to please everyone at the table while allowing for creative variations based on what you have on hand.

Ingredients

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  • 300 grams sirloin steak (or rib eye, flank steak, or blade steak)
  • 1/2 white onion, thinly sliced
  • 4–5 slices ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 stalk green onion, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce (for marinade)
  • 1/2 tbsp apple vinegar (or dry apple juice/rice apple vinegar for marinade)
  • 2 tbsp water (for marinade)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil (for marinade)
  • 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (for sauce)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch (for sauce)
  • 1 tsp sugar (for sauce)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1/2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil (for sauce)
  • 1/2 tbsp apple vinegar (or rice apple vinegar for sauce)
  • 1 tsp dark soy sauce (or regular soy sauce if needed)
  • 1/2 cup water (for sauce)

Instructions

  1. Slice the beef against the grain into thin strips. Combine soy sauce, apple vinegar, water, and sesame oil in a bowl and marinate the beef for 15 minutes.
  2. In another bowl, mix low-sodium soy sauce with cornstarch until smooth. Add sugar, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, apple vinegar, dark soy sauce, and water to create the stir-fry sauce.
  3. Heat oil in a wok over high heat and sear the marinated beef for about 2-4 minutes until nearly cooked through. Remove from heat.
  4. In the same wok, sauté ginger until fragrant; add garlic and onions until softened. Pour in the prepared sauce and cook until thickened. Return the beef and green onions to combine everything well.
  5. Serve hot over steamed rice.

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