Here’s a quick and delicious Sizzling Savory Beef and Sweet Onion Stir-Fry recipe—perfect for a weeknight dinner:
🥩 Sizzling Savory Beef and Sweet Onion Stir-Fry
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 1 lb (450 g) beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
- 2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
- 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced (optional)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional, for extra umami)
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp sugar or honey
- 2–3 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional garnish: sesame seeds or chopped green onions
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the beef
- Toss sliced beef with cornstarch, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and a pinch of black pepper
- Let marinate 10–15 minutes
2. Cook the beef
- Heat 1–2 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat
- Sear beef in batches for 1–2 minutes per side until browned but not fully cooked
- Remove and set aside
3. Sauté the vegetables
- Add remaining oil to the skillet
- Stir-fry onions (and bell peppers if using) for 3–4 minutes until slightly softened
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds more
4. Combine and season
- Return beef to the skillet
- Add remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar/honey
- Stir-fry 1–2 minutes until beef is cooked through and sauce coats everything
5. Serve
- Serve hot over steamed rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice
- Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions
💡 Tips
- High heat is key for that sizzling stir-fry flavor
- For extra tenderness, marinate beef in a little baking soda for 10 minutes before cooking
- Add a splash of beef broth or water if sauce needs thinning
If you want, I can give you a 30-minute version that’s extra saucy and slightly caramelized—perfect for dinner with minimal prep.
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