Beef Onion Stir Fry

• 1.1lbflank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
• 2.1tspreduced-sodium light soy sauce
• 3.1tspcornstarch
• 4.1tspsesame oil
• 5.2large onions, sliced into wedges
• 6.3clovegarlic, minced
• 7.2tbspvegetable oil
• 8.1tbspreduced-sodium light soy sauce
• 9.½tbspoyster sauce
• 10.1tspsugar
• 11.¼cupwater or unsalted beef broth

• 🧂Lower-salt version: reduced-sodium soy, a teaspoon in the marinade and one tablespoon in the sauce, half the oyster sauce, unsalted broth. Taste, then add a splash of black vinegar before salt.

Method

1. 01Marinate beef — toss sliced beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Set aside 15 min.
2. 02Sear beef — heat oil in wok over high heat. Sear beef in batches until browned. Remove and set aside.
3. 03Cook onions — add more oil, stir fry onions until softened and slightly caramelized (3-4 min).
4. 04Add garlic — cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. 05Make sauce — add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and water.
6. 06Combine — return beef to wok, toss everything together until heated through.
7. 07Serve over steamed rice. --- > 📎 Woks of Life Recipe