Quick Chinese Beef Stir Fry with Onion and Garlic

Bring the bold, savory flavors of a Chinese kitchen right to your dinner table with this quick and flavorful beef and onion stir-fry. Tender strips of beef are seared to perfection, then tossed with caramelized onions and a rich, umami-packed sauce. It's fast, satisfying, and perfect for busy weeknights—serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.

👉Ingredients:

↪️500g beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain

↪️1 large onion, thinly sliced

↪️2 tbsp soy sauce

↪️1 tbsp oyster sauce

↪️1 tbsp hoisin sauce

↪️1 tsp rice vinegar

↪️1 tsp sesame oil

↪️1 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)

↪️2 cloves garlic, minced

↪️1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced

↪️1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)

↪️Salt and pepper, to taste

↪️1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (for slurry)

↪️2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)

👉Instructions:

✅️1. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and chili flakes (if using). Set aside.

✅️2. Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef for 3–4 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.

✅️3. In the same wok, sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.

✅️4. Add the sliced onion and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until softened and lightly golden.

✅️5. Return the beef to the wok and pour in the sauce. Toss well to coat everything evenly.

✅️6. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens.

✅️7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

✅️8. Garnish with green onions and serve hot.

◾️Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 15 min | Total Time: 25 min

◾️Calories: ~330 kcal per serving | Servings: 4