Beef and Onion Stir Fry
This beef and onion stir fry is very similar to Mongolian beef. It makes a fantastic dinner, especially when I paired with roasted broccoli. This dish is hands down easier to make than a traditional steak but tastes incredibly delicious. Let’s dive into the recipe and see how you can whip up this dish in no time.
Equipment
- 1 Stainless steel pan
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ribeye or top sirloin steak sliced
- 1 white onion chopped
- White scallion chopped
- Green scallion choped
- Minced garlic
- Avocado oil for sautéing
For the Steak Marinade
- 1 tsp regular soy sauce
- 1 tsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cooking wine
- ½ tbsp cornstarch
- ½ tbsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
Sauce
- ½ tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tsp regular soy sauce
- ½ tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tbsp sugar
Garnishing (any of the below)
- Black/white pepper
- Green scallion
- Sesame oil
- Fresh Thai chili optional
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
Marinate the Steak
- In a bowl, combine regular soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cooking wine, cornstarch, baking soda, and avocado oil.
- Add the marinade to the steak. Mix well to ensure an even coat.
- Let the steak marinate for 15 minutes. This helps tenderize the meat and boost the flavor.
Prepare the Sauce
- In a small bowl, mix oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, regular soy sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, water, and sugar.
- Stir until the cornstarch and sugar are fully dissolved. Set aside.
Stir Fry the Beef
- Preheat a stainless steel pan over high heat until it starts to smoke.
- Lower the heat, add a drizzle of avocado oil, and then add the marinated steak slices in a single layer.
- Increase the heat back to high and let the steak brown on one side before flipping to brown the other side. Ensure the beef is well-browned but not overcooked.
- Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
Cook the Onions
- In the same pan, add a bit more avocado oil if needed.
- Add the chopped white onion and the white parts of the scallion. Stir fry until the onions are just starting to soften but still have a bite to them.
- Add the minced garlic and stir fry for an additional 30 seconds, making sure the garlic doesn't burn.
Combine and Finish
- Add the browned beef to the pan with the onions and garlic.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and vegetables. Stir well to coat everything evenly.
- Continue cooking until the sauce has thickened slightly, ensuring it’s not too thin.
- Optionally, add fresh or dried Thai chili for an extra heat.
Garnish and Serve
- Turn off the heat and sprinkle with chopped green scallions. The residual heat will cook them.
- Finish with a drizzle of sesame oil, a sprinkle of black or white pepper, and a generous pinch of sesame seeds.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional fresh Thai chili if desired.