Low Flame Stir-Fried Ginger Beef with Snow Peas

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

Tender strips of beef quickly stir-fried over low flame with fresh ginger and crisp snow peas for a delicate, savory dish. This Chinese-inspired low-carb recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs vegetable oil, fresh ginger, julienned, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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

• 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp fresh ginger, julienned
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups snow peas, trimmed
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 green onions, sliced

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok over low flame. Add 2 tbsp julienned fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves, stirring for 2 minutes until aromatic but not browned.
2. Step 2: Increase heat slightly and add 1 pound thinly sliced flank steak, cooking gently over low to medium-low heat for 4-5 minutes until the beef is just browned on the edges.
3. Step 3: Add 2 cups trimmed snow peas, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Stir-fry for 3 more minutes until snow peas are tender-crisp.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving hot over steamed rice or noodles.