Sautéed Ginger Beef Stir-Fry with Snow Peas

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-12 · Updated 2026-05-12

Tender strips of beef cooked quickly with fresh ginger and crisp snow peas in a savory stir-fry sauce. This Asian fusion recipe (high protein, gluten free option), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs flank steak, fresh ginger, 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 rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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

• 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak
• 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 cups trimmed snow peas
• 2 sliced green onions
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 3 tbsp water
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp optional red chili flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 3 tbsp water to create a stir-fry sauce; set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but not fully cooked; transfer to a plate.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp sesame oil, then sauté 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 2 cups trimmed snow peas and cook for 2 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
5. Step 5: Return the beef to the skillet along with the prepared sauce, stirring constantly. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and snow peas.
6. Step 6: Stir in 2 sliced green onions and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes if using, then remove from heat and serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.