Secret to Making Super Tender Beef & Onion Stir Fry
About this recipe
This Beef & Onion Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful dish that showcases tender beef slices and aromatic onions. The key to its success lies in the slicing technique and the marinade, which ensures the beef remains juicy and tender during cooking.
Using affordable cuts like beef chuck tender, this recipe proves that you don't need expensive ingredients to create a delicious meal. The combination of sauces and spring onions adds a depth of flavor that makes this dish a favorite for any occasion.
Ingredient notes
- 380g of beef chuck tender is used for this recipe, which is a great choice for tenderness when sliced correctly.
- Baking soda is optional in the marinade; it helps tenderize the beef but can be omitted if you prefer.
Tips from Spice N' Pans’s video
- Slice the beef thinly against the grain to ensure maximum tenderness.
- Marinate the beef for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate and to help keep it juicy during cooking.
- Use more cooking oil than usual when frying to help separate the beef and prevent it from sticking together.
Good to know
- How many servings does this recipe make?
- This recipe serves 3 to 4 people.
- What is the purpose of baking soda in the marinade?
- Baking soda is optional and helps to tenderize the beef.
- How long should I cook the beef in the pan?
- Cook the beef for about 2 minutes without stirring, then stir and continue cooking for about 4 minutes until done.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Spice N' Pans: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Clean the beef chuck tender by removing the membrane and connective tissue using a sharp knife.
- 2
Slice the beef thinly against the grain to ensure tenderness.
- 3
In a bowl, combine the marinade ingredients: oyster sauce, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, white pepper, baking soda (optional), and water. Mix well.
- 4
Add cornflour to the marinade and mix again. Then add some cooking oil to seal in moisture. Set aside to marinate for 20 minutes.
- 5
Prepare the sauce by mixing water, oyster sauce, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and white pepper in a bowl. Add cornflour and mix well. Set aside.
- 6
Heat a pan over medium heat and add more cooking oil than usual to help separate the beef while frying.
- 7
Add the white parts of the spring onions to the pan and stir-fry until fragrant.
- 8
Add the yellow onion wedges to the pan and stir-fry briefly, then push them aside to avoid overcooking.
- 9
Add the marinated beef to the pan, spreading it out. Cook for about 2 minutes without stirring to allow it to sear.
- 10
Stir the beef and continue cooking for about 4 minutes until done.
- 11
Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and stir to combine. Increase the heat to thicken the sauce.
- 12
Add the remaining spring onions and splash in the Chinese cooking wine. Mix everything together and serve hot.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- Inferred quantity for 'a few dashes' of white pepper based on typical usage in recipes.
- Inferred quantity for 'some' cooking oil based on common practice in stir-frying.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Spice N' Pans’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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