Seared Shaking Beef with Caramelized Onions and Jasmine Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-08 · Updated 2026-05-08

Tender cubes of marinated beef quickly seared with sweet caramelized onions, served on fragrant steamed jasmine rice for a satisfying meal. This Vietnamese-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, soy sauce, oyster sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 oz, cut into 1-inch cubes beef sirloin
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 medium, sliced into thin rings yellow onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 cup jasmine rice
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 2 stalks, chopped for garnish green onions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine with 1 1/4 cups water in a pot, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is fluffy.
2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine 12 oz beef sirloin cubes with 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp sugar, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Toss well and marinate for 15 minutes.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add marinated beef cubes in a single layer and sear without moving for 2 minutes until a brown crust forms, then stir and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until beef is medium-rare. Remove beef and set aside.
4. Step 4: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp vegetable oil and 3 cloves minced garlic, sauté over medium heat for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 1 medium sliced yellow onion and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are deeply caramelized and soft.
5. Step 5: Return beef to the skillet with onions, toss to combine and heat through for 1 minute. Serve over steamed jasmine rice and garnish with 2 chopped green onions.