Sautéed Beef Stir Fry with Ginger-Soy Glaze and Snow Peas

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Tender strips of beef quickly stir-fried with fresh ginger, garlic, and crisp snow peas coated in a savory soy glaze for an easy weeknight dinner. This asian-inspired beef ready in about 25 minutes pairs salt, black pepper, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add half the beef and quickly stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until browned but still tender. Remove and repeat with remaining beef.
  2. Step 2: Reduce heat to medium-high and add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil. Stir in 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add 8 oz trimmed snow peas and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until crisp-tender.
  4. Step 4: Return beef to the pan and pour in a sauce made from 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar. Stir everything together and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil over the stir fry. Garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Sautéed Beef Stir Fry with Ginger-Soy Glaze 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-Soy Glaze 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 salt from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Beef Stir Fry with Ginger-Soy Glaze 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-Soy Glaze 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-Soy Glaze 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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