Spiced Beef Stir-Fry with Snow Peas and Sesame

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-08 · Updated 2026-06-08

A quick Asian-inspired stir-fry featuring tender strips of beef and crisp snow peas tossed in a savory spiced sauce with toasted sesame. This Asian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs flank steak, soy sauce, rice vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp fresh, minced ginger
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 cup, trimmed snow peas
• 1 small, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1/4 tsp (optional) red chili flakes
• 2, sliced thin for garnish green onions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp brown sugar, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger. Add 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak and toss to marinate for 10 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering.
3. Step 3: Add the marinated beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned but still tender.
4. Step 4: Add 1 cup trimmed snow peas and 1 small thinly sliced red bell pepper to the wok. Stir-fry together for 2 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes if using, cooking for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat, garnish with 2 thinly sliced green onions, and serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.