Beef and Onion Stir-Fry

beefgingerstirfry 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.

Beef and Marinade:
1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
¼ tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. neutral oil, such as vegetable or Canola
1 tsp. oyster sauce
1 Tbsp. water

Assembly:
1 Tbsp. light soy sauce
1 tsp. dark soy sauce
2 tsp. ketchup
2 tsp. oyster sauce
¼ tsp. sugar
¼ tsp. sesame oil
¼ cup water
2 Tbsp. oil
10 oz small onions, sliced into wedges (~ 3 small)

To Serve:
rice

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 Tbsp. 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 Tbsp. 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.