Stir-Fried Beef with Snow Peas and Ginger

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-19 · Updated 2026-05-19

Tender strips of beef quickly stir-fried with crisp snow peas and aromatic ginger in a savory soy garlic sauce for a simple Asian-inspired dinner. This Asian fusion recipe (high protein), ready in about 22 minutes, pairs flank steak, cornstarch, vegetable oil 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 across the grain flank steak
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
• 2 cups, trimmed snow peas
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 stalks, sliced thin for garnish green onions
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Toss 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak with 1 tbsp cornstarch until evenly coated and set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering but not smoking.
3. Step 3: Add the beef strips in a single layer and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but not fully cooked through. Remove beef from the pan and set aside.
4. Step 4: In the same pan, add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Add 2 cups trimmed snow peas and stir-fry for 2 minutes until crisp-tender.
6. Step 6: Return the beef to the pan and add 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Toss everything together and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the beef is cooked through and sauce coats the ingredients.
7. Step 7: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving immediately over steamed rice or noodles if desired.