Stir-Fried Ginger Beef with Snow Peas and Cashews

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-09

Quick stir-fried tender beef strips with crisp snow peas, crunchy cashews, and aromatic ginger for a balanced, satisfying Asian-inspired dish. This Asian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, snow peas, cashews for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 into 1/4-inch strips beef sirloin
• 1 cup, trimmed snow peas
• 1/4 cup, roasted and unsalted cashews
• 1 tbsp, finely grated fresh ginger root
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2, sliced diagonally green onions
• 1/4 tsp (optional) red chili flakes
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water until smooth; set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 12 oz thinly sliced beef sirloin and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until just browned but still tender. Remove beef from skillet and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp finely grated ginger and 2 minced garlic cloves, stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 1 cup trimmed snow peas and cook for 2 minutes until bright green and slightly tender.
4. Step 4: Return beef to skillet along with 1/4 cup roasted cashews and the soy sauce mixture. Toss everything together and cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats beef and veggies.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat, sprinkle 2 sliced green onions and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes (if using) over the top, and serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.