Beef And Onion Stir Fry ｜Tender And Juicy Beef

Summary

In this cooking tutorial, Stacy demonstrates how to prepare a simple yet delicious beef and onion stir-fry, perfect for pairing with rice or noodles. The recipe involves prepping green onions, garlic, and onions, and marinating the beef with soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and corn starch. The stir-fry is cooked in stages, starting with sautéing the onions and white parts of the green onions, followed by pan-frying the beef and incorporating garlic, rice wine, and sauces to create a flavorful, tender dish. The result is a mouthwatering, crunchy-onion and juicy-beef stir-fry that's sure to impress.

Takeaways

• 😀 Cut green onions into separate white and green parts and chop them into 2-inch sections for different cooking times.
• 😀 Crush and finely mince 4 cloves of garlic for added flavor in the stir fry.
• 😀 Slice one onion into large strips and separate them to make stir-frying easier later.
• 😀 Use any cut of beef, slice against the grain, and marinate with soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, baking soda, and corn starch.
• 😀 Add a little bit of oil and sesame oil only after mixing the marinade into the beef.
• 😀 Preheat the pan over medium-high heat and cook the white part of the green onion and onion to get rid of the raw taste.
• 😀 Don’t overcook the onions; preserve their crunchy texture by seasoning with sugar and salt.
• 😀 When pan-frying the beef, let it cook undisturbed for a bit to develop a slight brown color before stirring.
• 😀 Add garlic to the beef after it’s 70% cooked to prevent it from burning and to evenly mix in the flavors.
• 😀 Add rice wine to the pan to bring out its aroma, then follow up with dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a little water.
• 😀 The sauce will thicken as it cooks, and the final dish will have tender, juicy beef with crunchy onions and a rich, flavorful aroma.

Q & A

What is the main dish being prepared in this video?

The main dish being prepared is a beef and onion stir fry.

What are the key ingredients for the beef and onion stir fry?

The key ingredients include beef, green onions, garlic, onion, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, baking soda, corn starch, sesame oil, rice wine, and black pepper.

How should the green onions be prepared for the stir fry?

The green onions should be cut in half to separate the white and green parts, with the white part cut into 2-inch sections and the green part also cut into 2-inch sections.

What is the purpose of marinating the beef?

Marinating the beef helps to tenderize it and infuse it with flavor from the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, baking soda, corn starch, and sesame oil.

Is it necessary to let the beef marinate for a long time?

No, it is not necessary to let the beef marinate for a long time. The beef can be cooked immediately after marinating.

How do you ensure the onions stay crunchy in the stir fry?

To keep the onions crunchy, they should be stir-fried just enough to get rid of the raw spicy taste, without overcooking them.

What technique is used to cook the beef?

The beef is pan-fried. It is first spread out in the pan to brown the bottom slightly before being stirred to cook evenly.

Why is garlic added later in the cooking process?

Garlic is added later to prevent it from burning. By adding it after the beef is partially cooked, the garlic flavors the dish without overcooking.

What is the role of rice wine in the recipe?

The rice wine is added to the pan to bring out its aroma. It is added to the edge of the pan so the hot surface can cook off the alcohol, leaving the fragrance.

How does the sauce thicken in the stir fry?

The sauce thickens naturally as the water added to the pan cooks down. Since cornstarch was already included in the beef marinade, the sauce will thicken as the water evaporates.