Quick Stir-Fry Beef with Snow Peas and Ginger

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

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Tender strips of beef stir-fried with crisp snow peas and fresh ginger for a fast and flavorful Asian-inspired meal. This Asian-inspired stir-fry recipe (high protein), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs flank steak, soy sauce, cornstarch for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 3, 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 3 Asian cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp, finely grated fresh ginger
2, minced garlic cloves
2 cups, trimmed snow peas
2, sliced scallions
1 tsp sesame oil
1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp salt

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, toss 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak with 3 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp cornstarch until the beef is evenly coated; set aside for 10 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but not fully cooked.
Step 3: Add 2 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger and 2 minced garlic cloves to the pan; stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Toss in 2 cups trimmed snow peas and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn bright green and remain crisp.
Step 5: Stir in 2 sliced scallions, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (if using), and 1/2 tsp salt. Cook for another 1 minute until the beef is cooked through and flavors meld.