Sautéed Garlic Ginger Beef Stir Fry with Snow Peas
Tender strips of beef quickly sautéed with fresh garlic, ginger, and crisp snow peas for a savory Asian-inspired stir fry. This asian-inspired beef (low carb, high protein) ready in about 20 minutes pairs snow peas, trimmed, soy sauce, sesame oil 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.
Ingredients
- 12 oz flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 cup snow peas, trimmed
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water until smooth. Set aside.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but still slightly pink inside. Remove beef and set aside.
- Step 3: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp sesame oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 4: Add 1 cup trimmed snow peas and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; stir-fry for 2 minutes until peas are bright green and crisp-tender.
- Step 5: Return the beef to the skillet along with the soy sauce mixture. Stir everything together and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and vegetables.
- Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving immediately.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Sautéed Garlic Ginger Beef Stir Fry with Snow Peas take to make?
Total time is about 20 minutes (10 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Sautéed Garlic Ginger Beef Stir Fry with Snow Peas?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep snow peas, trimmed from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Garlic Ginger Beef Stir Fry with Snow Peas?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Sautéed Garlic Ginger Beef Stir Fry with Snow Peas for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 3 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 3). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Sautéed Garlic Ginger Beef Stir Fry with Snow Peas low carb?
Yes — this recipe is tagged low carb, high protein based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
