Onion Beef Stir-fry (洋葱炒牛肉)

洋葱炒牛肉

Onion Beef Stir-fry (洋葱炒牛肉) — a Chinese recipe made with beef sirloin or flank, onion, ready in about 20 minutes. Step-by-step instructions with photos.

Ingredients

• beef sirloin or flank, thinly sliced against the grain
• onion, cut into thick strips
• garlic, sliced
• light soy sauce
• dark soy sauce (optional, for color)
• Shaoxing wine
• oyster sauce
• sugar
• cornstarch (for velveting + slurry)
• neutral oil

Instructions

1. Slice beef thinly against the grain. Velvet: mix with 1 tbsp soy, Shaoxing, and 1 tbsp cornstarch. Rest 10 minutes.
2. In a small bowl mix: remaining 1/2 tbsp soy, dark soy, oyster sauce, sugar, 1/3 cup water (80 ml), 1 tbsp cornstarch.
3. Heat 2 tbsp oil over high until shimmering. Add beef in one layer, sear 30 seconds without moving, then stir-fry 1 minute until mostly browned. Remove.
4. Add remaining 1 tbsp oil, then onion and garlic. Stir-fry 2-3 minutes until onion turns translucent and sweet.
5. Return the beef, give the sauce a stir, pour it in. Toss 30 seconds until glossy and everything is coated.
6. Serve immediately over rice or noodles. The onion keeps sweetening as it sits — leftovers are great cold in a sandwich.