Name: Velveted Chinese Beef with Sweet Onions and Rich Wok-Fired Garlic Soy Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 ½ lbs flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 large yellow onions, sliced into thick wedges; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for stir-frying; ¼ cup light soy sauce; 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce; 2 tablespoons oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; ½ cup beef broth; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 2 green onions, sliced; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Description

A flavorful stir-fry featuring tender flank steak and sweet onions, coated in a rich garlic soy glaze for an authentic Chinese experience.

Ingredients

Scale

1 ½ lbs flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 large yellow onions, sliced into thick wedges
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
2 tablespoons vegetable oil for stir-frying
¼ cup light soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
1 teaspoon brown sugar
½ cup beef broth
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

Marinate the Beef: In a medium bowl, combine the thinly sliced beef with cornstarch, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
Prepare the Sauce: Whisk together light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, brown sugar, beef broth, and sesame oil in a separate bowl.
Heat the Wok: Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to your wok and heat until it smokes.
Stir-Fry the Beef: Add the marinated beef to the hot wok and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Cook the Onions: Add remaining oil, toss in onions, and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes.
Add Aromatics: Incorporate garlic and ginger into the wok and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
Combine and Sauce It Up: Return beef to the wok, pour sauce over, and stir continuously for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Notes

Marinate beef a few hours in advance if possible for deeper flavor. Feel free to swap flank steak for chicken or different vegetables.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stir-frying
Cuisine: Chinese

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: beef stir-fry, Chinese beef, velveted beef, quick dinner, Asian cuisine