Sautéed Ginger Beef Stir Fry with Snow Peas
Thinly sliced beef quickly stir-fried with fresh ginger and crisp snow peas in a savory soy sauce glaze. This asian-inspired beef ready in about 20 minutes pairs finely minced fresh ginger, minced garlic cloves, trimmed snow peas 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.
Ingredients
- 12 oz, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
- 2 tbsp, finely minced fresh ginger
- 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 8 oz, trimmed snow peas
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
- 2, sliced thinly green onions
- 1 tbsp, for garnish toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but still tender; remove steak and set aside.
- Step 2: In the same wok, add 1 tbsp sesame oil, 2 tbsp finely minced fresh ginger, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
- Step 3: Add 8 oz trimmed snow peas to the wok and stir-fry for 2 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Step 4: Return the beef to the wok along with 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes. Toss everything together and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the beef and peas.
- Step 5: Remove from heat, stir in 2 sliced green onions, and garnish with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving hot and steaming.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Sautéed 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 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 finely minced fresh ginger from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed 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 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.
What goes well with Sautéed Ginger Beef Stir Fry with 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.
