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stir fry with beef and onions
Carmen Spilette

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.  
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course: Wok
Cuisine: Wok
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 whole white onion cut into small pieces
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil for frying
Stir Fry Sauce:
  •  
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce or dark soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • ½ tablespoon vegetarian oyster sauce
  • 2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
Optional:
  • Egg yolk
Garnish:
  • Green onions sliced
  • Serve with freshly steamed rice!

Equipment

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together all the stir fry sauce ingredients and set aside.
  2. 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. 
  3. 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. 
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant. Add back the onions. 
  5. Pour in the stir fry sauce and stir vigorously to combine. Let it simmer until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and onions.
  6. Serve the stir fry over freshly cooked rice, garnishing with green onions.
  7. Optional: Crack an egg yolk on top of the hot stir fry and mix it for a creamy, velvety finish. Enjoy!

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. 

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