Stir-Fried Cantonese Beef with Oyster Sauce and Snow Peas

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Tender strips of beef quickly stir-fried with crisp snow peas and a savory oyster sauce glaze, showcasing the bright and fresh flavors of Cantonese cuisine. This Chinese-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 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 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

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Toss 1 pound thinly sliced flank steak with 2 tbsp cornstarch until evenly coated and set aside for 10 minutes to tenderize.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering. Add the beef slices in a single layer and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but still tender. Remove beef and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the wok. Stir-fry 3 minced garlic cloves and 1-inch minced ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Add 1 cup trimmed snow peas and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
  5. Step 5: Return the beef to the wok and add 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp light soy sauce, 1/4 cup chicken broth, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Toss everything together and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and snow peas.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil over the stir-fry, giving it a final toss before serving hot with steamed rice.

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