Sautéed Beef Stir-Fry with Ginger and Snow Peas

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Tender strips of beef quickly stir-fried with fresh ginger and crisp snow peas in a savory soy sauce glaze. This asian-inspired beef ready in about 25 minutes pairs soy sauce, minced fresh ginger, minced garlic cloves 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 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 Asian cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak with 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tsp cornstarch slurry. Toss and let marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add marinated beef to the skillet in a single layer, cooking without stirring for 1 minute until edges brown, then stir-fry for another 2 minutes until beef is mostly cooked.
  4. Step 4: Add 8 oz snow peas, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (if using), and remaining 1 tbsp soy sauce along with 2 tsp sesame oil. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until snow peas are crisp-tender and beef is cooked through.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat, stir in 2 sliced green onions, and serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Sautéed Beef Stir-Fry with Ginger and Snow Peas take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (15 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 Beef Stir-Fry with Ginger and 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 soy sauce from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Beef Stir-Fry with Ginger and 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 Beef Stir-Fry with Ginger and Snow Peas for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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.

What goes well with Sautéed Beef Stir-Fry with Ginger and Snow Peas?

Asian beef like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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