Name: Beef and Onion Stir Fry
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons sesame oil, divided; 2 cloves garlic, mined; Small onion, chopped; Red bell pepper, sliced; Green bell pepper, sliced; 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger; 1 pound flank steak, sliced in small pieces; 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 1 cup provolone cheese, grated

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Beef and onion stir fry is a quick and easy meal to make right on your stovetop. Pair with rice or your favorite side. Perfect for meal prep or a family meal.

stir fry beef with onions. — Stir fry beef with onions

Love my beef and onion stir fry? Try my Easy Instant Pot Asian Beef and my Teriyaki Chicken With Vegetables for more dinner ideas!

This is one of the easiest stir-fried dishes you’ll ever make. There are only two main ingredients in this beef and onion stir fry, but they pack a ton of flavor.

Flank steak is the most popular cut of meat for making a beef stir fry because it is lean, boneless and easy to tenderize.

What Is Stir Fry?

Stir frying means food is cooked at a high temperature and quickly. Whereas, with regular frying, it is often done at a lower temperature and slower pace.

beef onion stir fry. — Beef onion stir fry

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Great for meal prep
Makes a great family meal
Flavorful, and quick to make

Ingredients

What you’ll need to make this recipe.

Sesame oil
Garlic
Onion
Red Bell Pepper
Green Bell Pepper
Ginger
Flank Steak
Rice Wine Vinegar
Worcestershire Sauce
Soy Sauce
Provolone Cheese

How To Make This Recipe

six image process making beef and onion stir fry. — Beef and onion stir fry Christmas

Step 1:

Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in wok, or large skillet over high heat. When the oil is hot, add the garlic and stir fry for 10 seconds.

Step 2:

Add the onions and peppers and stir fry for 4-5 minutes until they are soft. Remove from skillet.

Step 3:

Heat the remaining oil in the wok, or skillet. When the oil is hot, add the minced ginger. Stir fry for about 10 seconds. Add the steak and cook until no longer pink.

Step 4:

Add the rice wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce to the skillet. Add the onions and peppers back in to the skillet.

Step 5:

Stir fry for 1-2 minutes to heat everything through. Add salt and pepper to taste, if desired and the cheese. Stir and serve hot.

beef stir fry with onions and peppers. — Beef stir fry with onions and peppers

How Do I Store Leftover Stir Fry?

Transfer stir fry to an airtight container and refrigerate for 3-4 days.

Can I Freeze Stir Fry?

Yes! Transfer the cooled stir fry to a freezer safe reusable bag and freeze flat. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Yield: 4 Servings