Quick Sesame-Ginger Beef Stir Fry with Snow Peas

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

Tender strips of beef quickly stir-fried with crisp snow peas and a savory sesame-ginger sauce for a speedy weeknight meal. This Asian fusion recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs flank steak, soy sauce, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
• 2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 cups, trimmed snow peas
• 2, sliced green onions
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak with 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, and 2 cloves minced garlic; marinate for 10 minutes while prepping other ingredients.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.
3. Step 3: Add the marinated beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until just browned but not fully cooked; remove beef from pan and set aside.
4. Step 4: Lower heat to medium-high and add 2 tbsp sesame oil to the pan, then add 2 cups trimmed snow peas and stir-fry for 2 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
5. Step 5: Return the beef to the pan with the snow peas, then add 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (if using). Stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until beef is cooked through and sauce coats all ingredients.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving immediately over steamed rice or noodles.