Stir-Fried Beef with Black Bean Sauce and Snow Peas

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-22 · Updated 2026-05-22

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Tender strips of beef wok-tossed with savory fermented black bean sauce and crisp snow peas for a quick Asian-inspired meal. This Chinese-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs flank steak, fermented black beans, soy sauce 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 Chinese cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
2 tbsp, rinsed and mashed fermented black beans
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp cornstarch
3 tbsp vegetable oil
3, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp fresh minced ginger
2 cups trimmed snow peas
2, sliced green onions
1 tsp brown sugar
1/4 cup water

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Instructions

Step 1: Toss 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak with 1 tbsp cornstarch and 1 tbsp soy sauce. Set aside for 10 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering. Add the beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but not fully cooked. Remove beef and set aside.
Step 3: Add 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the wok. Stir-fry 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Add 2 tbsp mashed fermented black beans, 2 cups trimmed snow peas, 1/4 cup water, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp brown sugar. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until snow peas are bright green and crisp-tender.
Step 5: Return beef to the wok along with 2 sliced green onions. Toss everything together and cook 1-2 minutes until beef is cooked through and sauce thickens slightly. Serve immediately.