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Quick and Easy Beef and Onion Stir Fry Recipe | Delicious Weeknight Dinner

Quick and Easy Beef and Onion Stir Fry Recipe | Delicious Weeknight Dinner

Quick and Easy Beef and Onion Stir Fry is a classic weeknight dinner packed with savory flavor. Tender beef strips and sweet caramelized onions are tossed in a glossy, umami-rich sauce for a fast meal that’s perfect over rice or noodles.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced

Salt and black pepper, to taste

1 tbsp cornstarch

2 tbsp vegetable oil

2 large onions, sliced

3 cloves garlic, minced

For the sauce:

1/4 cup soy sauce

1 tbsp oyster sauce

1 tbsp hoisin sauce

1 tsp sugar

1/2 tsp ground ginger

1/2 cup beef broth

Instructions

1. Season beef with salt, pepper, and cornstarch. Toss to coat evenly.

2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.

3. Add beef in a single layer and sear quickly until browned. Remove and set aside.

4. Add remaining oil to the skillet and sauté onions until soft and slightly caramelized.

5. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.

6. Stir together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar, ginger, and beef broth.

7. Pour sauce into the skillet and bring to a simmer.

8. Return beef to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce.

9. Cook for 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens and beef is tender.

10. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Notes

• Slice beef against the grain for tenderness.

• Add bell peppers or snow peas for extra crunch.

• Great for meal prep and reheats well.

  • Author: Mila Bryn
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stir-Fry
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 980mg
  • Fat: 26g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 105mg

Keywords: beef and onion stir fry, easy beef stir fry, quick weeknight dinner