Tender slices of beef stir-fried with sweet onions in a savory, glossy soy-based sauce. Quick, flavorful, and perfect for a weeknight meal.
1 lb flank or sirloin steak, thinly sliced
2 medium onions, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp soy sauce (for marinade)
1 tsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
1 tsp cornstarch (for marinade)
1 tbsp soy sauce (for sauce)
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp Shaoxing wine (for sauce)
1/4 cup water
1/2 tsp cornstarch (for sauce)
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp sesame oil
Marinate beef with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch. Let sit 10–15 minutes.
Slice onions and prep garlic.
Mix sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
Heat oil in skillet or wok. Sear beef until browned, then remove.
Add onions and cook 4–6 minutes until softened. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
Return beef to pan. Add sauce. Stir and cook until thickened.
Drizzle with sesame oil. Serve hot.
Great with rice, noodles, or veggies. Add chili flakes for spice or mushrooms for more depth.