Description
Beef, onion & mushroom stir-fry over rice is a quick, flavorful dish made with tender beef strips, sautéed onions and mushrooms, and a rich umami sauce. Served over warm rice, it’s comforting, satisfying, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 8 oz mushrooms (button, cremini, or shiitake), sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated (optional)
- 2 tbsp neutral oil (vegetable or canola)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- For the sauce:
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water or low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
- For serving:
- Steamed white or brown rice
- Green onions or sesame seeds (optional garnish)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, water, and sesame oil. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add sliced beef in a single layer, season with salt and pepper, and sear for 2–3 minutes until browned. Remove from pan.
- Add remaining oil, then sauté onions and mushrooms for 5–6 minutes until softened and browned.
- Add garlic and ginger (if using), stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return beef to the pan and pour in the sauce. Toss everything together and simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve hot over rice and garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Add broccoli, bell peppers, or snap peas for extra veggies.
- Swap beef with chicken or tofu for variation.
- Add chili garlic sauce or red pepper flakes for heat.
- Use hoisin sauce or rice vinegar for deeper flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (with rice)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
