Spicy Beef and Onion Stir-Fry
Spicy Beef and Onion Stir-Fry
Ingredients
For the Beef Marinade
- 1 1/2 pounds flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
For the Stir-Fry Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce, adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
For the Stir-Fry
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1 yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
- 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the thinly sliced flank steak with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, and 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda. Mix well to ensure the beef is evenly coated. Let marinate at room temperature for at least 15 minutes, or up to 30 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min
- 2
While the beef marinates, prepare the stir-fry sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon of chili garlic sauce, 1 teaspoon of cornstarch, and 1/4 cup of water until smooth. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add half of the marinated beef in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until nicely browned. Remove the cooked beef from the wok and set aside. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil (if needed) and repeat with the remaining beef.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Add the yellow onion wedges and sliced red bell pepper to the same wok. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender-crisp. Add the minced garlic and grated fresh ginger, and stir-fry for another 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Return all of the cooked beef to the wok with the vegetables. Give the prepared stir-fry sauce a quick whisk (as cornstarch tends to settle) and pour it over the beef and vegetables. Stir constantly for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and evenly coats all ingredients.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Remove the wok from heat. Garnish the stir-fry with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes.
⏱️ 1 min
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Spicy Beef and Onion Stir-Fry
Ingredients
For the Beef Marinade
- 1 1/2 pounds flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
For the Stir-Fry Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce, adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
For the Stir-Fry
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1 yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
- 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the thinly sliced flank steak with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, and 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda. Mix well to ensure the beef is evenly coated. Let marinate at room temperature for at least 15 minutes, or up to 30 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min - 2
While the beef marinates, prepare the stir-fry sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon of chili garlic sauce, 1 teaspoon of cornstarch, and 1/4 cup of water until smooth. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add half of the marinated beef in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until nicely browned. Remove the cooked beef from the wok and set aside. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil (if needed) and repeat with the remaining beef.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Add the yellow onion wedges and sliced red bell pepper to the same wok. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender-crisp. Add the minced garlic and grated fresh ginger, and stir-fry for another 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Return all of the cooked beef to the wok with the vegetables. Give the prepared stir-fry sauce a quick whisk (as cornstarch tends to settle) and pour it over the beef and vegetables. Stir constantly for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and evenly coats all ingredients.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Remove the wok from heat. Garnish the stir-fry with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes.
⏱️ 1 min