Here’s a quick and flavorful recipe for Oyster Sauce Beef & Onion Stir-Fry:
🥢 Oyster Sauce Beef & Onion Stir-Fry
Ingredients:
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1 lb (450g) beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
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2 medium onions, sliced into wedges
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp oyster sauce
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp dark soy sauce (optional, for color)
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1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
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1 tsp sugar
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
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2 tbsp vegetable oil
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1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
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2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions:
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Marinate Beef: In a bowl, mix beef with 1 tsp soy sauce, ½ tsp sugar, 1 tsp cornstarch, and a drizzle of oil. Let it sit for 15 minutes.
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Make Sauce: In a small bowl, combine oyster sauce, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sugar, and black pepper. Stir well.
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Cook Beef: Heat a wok or skillet over high heat. Add 1 tbsp oil, then stir-fry beef until about 70% cooked. Remove and set aside.
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Stir-Fry Onions: Add remaining oil, then sauté onions for 2–3 minutes until slightly softened. Add garlic and stir until fragrant.
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Combine: Return beef to the wok. Pour in the sauce and toss everything together. Add the cornstarch slurry if you want a thicker glaze.
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Finish: Stir-fry for 1–2 minutes until beef is just cooked and coated with sauce. Drizzle sesame oil, garnish with green onions, and serve hot.