Ginger-Sesame Stir Fried Beef with Snow Peas

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Tender strips of beef quickly stir-fried with crisp snow peas in a fragrant ginger and sesame sauce. This Chinese-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs flank steak, thinly sliced, snow peas, fresh ginger, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 310 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Toss 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak with 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering.
  3. Step 3: Add the beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but still tender. Remove beef and set aside.
  4. Step 4: In the same pan, add 2 tbsp sesame oil, 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Add 2 cups snow peas and stir-fry for 2 minutes until crisp-tender.
  6. Step 6: Return the beef to the pan and toss with 2 sliced green onions, cooking together for 1 minute until heated through.
  7. Step 7: Sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the top before serving hot.

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