Rindfleisch mit Zwiebeln (Beef and Onion Stir-Fry)
main course · Chinese
A quick Chinese-style stir-fry of tender marinated beef with onions, scallions, and green beans in a savory oyster-sauce glaze.
Added May 16, 2026
Prep time
25 min
Cook time
10 min
Servings
3 servings
Ingredients
1× yields 3 servings
1 lb (450 g) flank steak, or another quick-cooking beef, thinly sliced
Marinade
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1/2 tsp sugar
2 tsp soy sauce
2 tsp peanut oil
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
2 tbsp cold water
1 whole white onion, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 stalks scallions, cut into short lengths, divided
1 handful green beans, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
Sauce
3 tsp oyster sauce
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp dark soy sauce
1 tbsp Chinese cooking wine
2 tsp water
2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp MSG
1 tbsp garlic oil
1 tsp crispy chili oil
Notes
For the best texture, slice the beef thinly against the grain. The stir-fry cooks very quickly, so have all ingredients prepped before you start heating the pan.
Preparation
1
In a bowl, combine with , , , , , , , and . Mix well until the beef is evenly coated, then set aside for 20 minutes.
2
While the beef marinates, prep the vegetables: slice , mince , trim and cut , and keep ready to use.
3
Whisk together , , , , , , , and to make the sauce.
4
Heat a wok or large pan over very high heat until hot. Add enough oil to coat the pan, then stir-fry the beef briefly until browned on the outside. Transfer it to a plate.
5
Add , , and to the hot pan and stir-fry briefly until just tender and lightly browned.
6
Pour in the sauce and stir in . Return the beef to the pan and toss everything together until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients.
7
Finish with and serve immediately, topping with the remaining scallions if desired.
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