Description

Beef Onion Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful dish that transforms ordinary weeknight dinners into an exciting culinary adventure. Featuring tender beef strips and sweet caramelized onions, this stir fry is both satisfying and easy to prepare, making it perfect for busy evenings. With vibrant colors from bell peppers and the aromatic punch of garlic and ginger, it’s a meal that everyone will rave about. Serve over rice or noodles for a complete feast that brings the family together.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb beef strips (sirloin or flank steak)
2 medium yellow onions, sliced
1 cup bell peppers (red or yellow), sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
2 tbsp vegetable oil
¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp brown sugar

Instructions

Slice beef into thin strips against the grain.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Sauté minced garlic and ginger for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add beef strips to the pan in a single layer; cook for 3-4 minutes until browned.
Stir in sliced onions and bell peppers; cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until vegetables soften.
In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and brown sugar; pour over stir-fry mixture.
Cook for another minute until everything is evenly coated.
Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Frying
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 23g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: For added crunch, consider including broccoli or snap peas. Experiment with different sauces like teriyaki or oyster sauce for a flavor twist.