Description
Beef and onion stir fry delivers a speedy dinner solution that brings restaurant-quality flavors straight to your kitchen table. Sizzling tender beef strips dancing with caramelized onions make this dish a weeknight winner that comes together faster than ordering takeout.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound flank steak
Vegetables:
- 1 large onion
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper
- Cooked rice
Instructions
- Marinate your thinly sliced flank steak with 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Let the mixture sit for 15 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet at medium-high heat (375°F). Sear the marinated beef for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Transfer cooked beef to a separate plate.
- Pour remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil into the same skillet. Add 1 sliced onion and 1 sliced bell pepper. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until vegetables start softening.
- Toss 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 cup broccoli florets into the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until broccoli turns bright green and remains crisp.
- Return the browned beef to the skillet. Drizzle 2 tablespoons oyster sauce and 1 teaspoon sesame oil over the mixture. Stir thoroughly to combine ingredients.
- Cook the entire stir-fry for 2 more minutes, allowing the flavors to blend completely. Sprinkle salt and pepper according to your taste preference.
- Serve the hot stir-fry immediately over a bed of freshly cooked rice.
Notes
- Marinate beef longer for deeper flavor penetration, up to 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Cut vegetables and meat into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking and consistent texture.
- Choose a high-heat oil like peanut or avocado for authentic stir-fry results with better caramelization.
- For a low-carb version, replace rice with cauliflower rice or serve over zucchini noodles for a lighter meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11-14 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg