Stir-Fried Beef with Garlic Ginger and Snow Peas
Quick and tender slices of beef stir-fried with crisp snow peas, fresh garlic, and ginger in a savory soy sauce glaze. This chinese-inspired beef (high protein) ready in about 25 minutes pairs snow peas, trimmed, garlic cloves, minced, fresh ginger, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 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.
Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 8 oz snow peas, trimmed
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, toss 1 pound thinly sliced flank steak with 1 tsp cornstarch, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but still tender. Remove beef and set aside.
- Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the wok, then stir-fry 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 4: Add 8 oz trimmed snow peas and stir-fry for 2 minutes until they turn bright green and stay crisp.
- Step 5: Return beef to the wok along with 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Stir-fry everything together for another minute until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and snow peas evenly. Serve immediately.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Stir-Fried Beef with Garlic Ginger 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 Stir-Fried Beef with Garlic Ginger 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 snow peas, trimmed from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Beef with Garlic Ginger 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 Stir-Fried Beef with Garlic Ginger 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.
Is Stir-Fried Beef with Garlic Ginger and Snow Peas high protein?
Yes — this recipe is tagged high protein based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
