What kind of beef is good for stir-fry?

Tender slices of beef from the best choices like sirloin, flank, or ribeye work well. Cheaper cuts of beef can also be used if sliced thinly and marinated properly. I personally love using ground beef. It is affordable and it cooks quickly.

Do you stir-fry meat or onions first?

Stir-fry the onions first, remove then sear the ground beef until all the juices are gone and the beef has crispy bits for extra flavor.

Which part of beef is best?

The best choices for stir-fry include flank, sirloin, or ribeye. For an authentic Chinese cuisine touch, marinate with Shaoxing wine for extra tenderness. I love using ground beef for this recipe.

Beef and Onion Stir Fry - ready in 25 minutes

Name: Beef and Onion Stir Fry
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 whole white onion, cut into small pieces; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp avocado oil for frying; 1/4 cup water; 1 tbsp light soy sauce; 1 tbsp sweet soy sauce (or dark soy sauce); 1 tbsp ketchup; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1/2 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce; 2 tsp cornstarch; 1 tsp sugar; Egg yolk; Green onions, sliced; Serve with freshly steamed rice!

Beef and Onion Stir Fry

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This quick and delicious beef and onion stir-fry is one of those go-to recipes when you need an easy recipe that’s both hearty, satisfying and most of all - budget friednly. Crispy beef is paired with sauteed onions and coated in a the most delicious sauce ever! You need to make this.

Author: Carmen Spilette
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: serves 2 people 1x
Category: Main
Method: Wok
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

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1 pound ground beef

1 whole white onion, cut into small pieces

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp avocado oil for frying

Stir Fry Sauce:

1/4 cup water

1 tbsp light soy sauce

1 tbsp sweet soy sauce (or dark soy sauce)

1 tbsp ketchup

1 tbsp sesame oil

1/2 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce

2 tsp cornstarch

1 tsp sugar

Optional:

Egg yolk

Garnish:

Green onions, sliced

Serve with freshly steamed rice!

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Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together all the stir fry sauce ingredients and set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 2 minutes, or until it softens and turns translucent. Remove and set aside.
Add the ground beef to the pan, breaking it up as it cooks. Let it brown until crispy on the bottom for that extra depth of flavor. The pan juices will evaporate, let the beef get a nice sear before moving it around.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant. Add back the onions.
Pour in the stir fry sauce and stir vigorously to combine. Let it simmer until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and onions.
Serve the stir fry over freshly cooked rice, garnishing with green onions.
Optional: Crack an egg yolk on top of the hot stir fry and mix it for a creamy, velvety finish. Enjoy!

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Notes

Let the ground beef have a good sear before moving it around. This will ensure the beef has a nice crust that will give so much flavor to the dish.
If using sirloin beef or steak, use thin slices – Cutting beef into thin slices helps it cook quickly and stay tender.
Mise en place - this dish comes together quickly. Make sure everything is prepped and ready to go.