If you're looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is packed with umami flavors, Chinese Beef with Onions is the perfect choice. This classic Chinese dish combines tender beef slices with crisp onions and a savory sauce made with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and other simple ingredients. It's a quick and versatile recipe that can be served with rice, noodles, or vegetables for a complete meal. In this article, we'll take you through the steps of making this delicious dish, providing tips and tricks to ensure you get the best flavors and textures.
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BEEF ONION STIR-FRY
This beef onion stir-fry is one of those recipes that doesn't require much more than the ingredients in the name-beef...and onions!
Provided by Sarah
Categories Beef
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, add the flank steak, baking soda, cornstarch, oil, oyster sauce, and water. Mix until the liquid has been absorbed, and set aside to marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, ketchup, oyster sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and water. Set aside.
- Heat a wok over high heat until smoking. Add 1 tablespoon of oil, and spread the beef in the wok in a single layer. Sear the meat, undisturbed, for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until browned. Stir-fry for an additional 15-30 seconds, until about 75% cooked. Remove from the wok and set aside.
- Add another tablespoon of oil to the wok, along with the onions. Stir-fry until the onions are seared and slightly blistered, 60-90 seconds. Remove from the wok.
- Add the prepared sauce to the wok, and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 15 seconds, and then stir in the beef and onions for another 30 seconds. Serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Sodium 613 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHINESE STIR-FRIED BEEF WITH ONIONS
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Cut beef against the grain into 1/2-inch strips.
- In a large bowl, combine the light soy sauce, rice wine or dry sherry, sesame oil, black pepper, and cornstarch. Add the beef, coating completely, and marinate at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine the dark soy sauce , sugar, and Chinese rice wine or dry sherry. Set aside.
- Heat wok and add 2 tablespoons oil, allowing it to drizzle down the sides.
- When the oil is ready, add ginger and garlic. stir-fry briefly and add onions. Stir-fry until onions are crisp-tender.
- Remove the vegetables from the wok and set aside.
- Add 1 tablespoon oil to the wok, if necessary. Add the beef , stir-frying until it changes color.
- Add the water at this point to make a gravy.
- Return the vegetables to the wok and mix well.
- Add the reserved dark soy sauce-wine mixture.
- Stir in the green onion. Stir-fry briefly to blend all the flavors.
- Serve hot with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 104 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 1291 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 27 g, ServingSize 2 to 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
MONGOLIAN BEEF AND SPRING ONIONS
A soy-based Chinese-style beef dish. Best served over soft rice noodles or rice.
Provided by vkarlson
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Chinese
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat, and cook and stir the garlic and ginger until they release their fragrance, about 30 seconds. Pour in the soy sauce, water, and brown sugar. Raise the heat to medium-high, and stir 4 minutes, until the sugar has dissolved and the sauce boils and slightly thickens. Remove sauce from the heat, and set aside.
- Place the sliced beef into a bowl, and stir the cornstarch into the beef, coating it thoroughly. Allow the beef and cornstarch to sit until most of the juices from the meat have been absorbed by the cornstarch, about 10 minutes.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a deep-sided skillet or wok to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Shake excess cornstarch from the beef slices, and drop them into the hot oil, a few at a time. Stir briefly, and fry until the edges become crisp and start to brown, about 2 minutes. Remove the beef from the oil with a large slotted spoon, and allow to drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Pour the oil out of the skillet or wok, and return the pan to medium heat. Return the beef slices to the pan, stir briefly, and pour in the reserved sauce. Stir once or twice to combine, and add the green onions. Bring the mixture to a boil, and cook until the onions have softened and turned bright green, about 2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.8 calories, Carbohydrate 54.7 g, Cholesterol 27.2 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 1861.8 mg, Sugar 38.8 g
CHINESE BEEF WITH ONIONS
When I lived in Germany, one of my favorite restaurants there (a Chinese restaurant) served a Beef With Onions dish. This recipe is the closest thing I've had to it. The first time I made this, I found that thinly slicing 4 onions produces a BIG pile of onions! But they cook down a lot.
Provided by mailbelle
Categories Steak
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine beef, salt, egg white and cornstarch; mix well with hand.
- Heat oil; deep-fry beef until it is seared. Drain.
- Reheat 2 tablespoons of oil. Add onion and stir-fry until soft and well browned, about 20 minutes.
- Add beef, sherry, sugar and soy sauce. Stir-fry 1 minute, until beef is glazed and brown.
- Serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1412.7, Fat 135, SaturatedFat 26.4, Cholesterol 111.1, Sodium 890, Carbohydrate 14.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 7, Protein 34.5
CHINESE BEEF WITH TOMATOES
Looks like a long recipe but, with a little preparation, this comes together so quick and is really comforting. Also a little beef goes a long way....... We hardly eat red meat anymore but this recipe would be the exception - lovely over boiled rice.
Provided by scimietta99
Categories Meat
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cut the beef across the grain into thin slices approximately 1 1/2 inches long. Place the beef in a bowl, add the marinade ingredients and mix in with chopsticks, adding the cornstarch last. If you like, you can also add a bit of baking soda to tenderize the beef but it isn't vital. Marinate for 15 minutes.
- While the beef is marinating, prepare the vegetables. Slice the tomatoes into six equal pieces. Chop the onions into uniform sized pieces.
- Mix together the sauce ingredients and set aside.
- Heat wok and add oil. When oil is ready, add the beef. Stir-fry until it changes color, and is evenly cooked. Remove from the wok and set aside. Clean out the wok and add more oil. Saute the onions, and add the tomatoes. Add the sauce. Return the beef to the wok and mix together, bringing to the boil. You may want to add a little water at this step. Once thickened and boiling remove from heat and serve immediately. You can either add some green onion as a garnish. Serve hot over rice.
BEEF WITH GREEN ONION
The best beef stir-fry dish I've ever tasted. It's easy, and the oyster sauce gives it such a wonderful flavor. Enjoy.
Provided by LINDA CILEK
Categories Main Dish Recipes Stir-Fry Beef
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix the sherry, oyster sauce, sugar, and cornstarch.
- Heat the oil in a skillet, and cook the flank steak about 3 minutes. Stir in sherry sauce mixture. Add the green onions, and continue cooking 10 minutes, or until the flank steak is evenly brown and the green onions are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 154.1 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
CHINESE SCALLION PANCAKE BEEF ROLLS
This is a favorite in our household, and it's perfect for using up leftover roast beef. The green onion cake dough is easy to make and cooks quickly. Then just reheat the sliced beef in a frying pan with a sweet and savory sauce. -Carla Mendres, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place flour and salt in a large bowl; stir in boiling water until dough forms a ball. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 4-6 minutes. Place in a large bowl; cover and let rest for 30 minutes., Divide dough into 8 portions; roll each portion into an 8-in. circle. Sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon green onion. Roll up jelly-roll style; holding 1 end of the rope, wrap dough around, forming a coil, pinching to seal. Flatten slightly. Roll each coil to 1/8-in. thickness., In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 1 tablespoon canola oil. Cook pancakes, 1 at a time, over medium-high heat until golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side, adding more oil as needed; keep warm. , In the same skillet, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic and ginger; cook and stir until tender, 5-6 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients; cook until heated through, 3-4 minutes longer. Spoon about 1/4 cup beef mixture down center of each pancake. If desired, sprinkle with sliced green onions. Roll up tightly and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 calories, Fat 20g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 898mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
Tips:
- To ensure the beef is tender, slice it against the grain.
- Use a large pan or wok to prevent overcrowding and ensure even cooking.
- Cook the beef in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Add the onions and cook until softened and slightly caramelized.
- Use a high-quality soy sauce for the best flavor.
- Add a little sugar to balance out the saltiness of the soy sauce.
- Serve the beef and onions over rice or noodles.
Conclusion:
This classic Chinese beef with onions recipe is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The beef is tender and flavorful, the onions are sweet and caramelized, and the sauce is savory and slightly sweet. Serve this dish over rice or noodles for a complete meal. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavor, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household.
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