Stir-Fried Ginger Beef with Snow Peas and Scallions
Thinly sliced beef quickly stir-fried with fresh ginger, crisp snow peas, and scallions for a fragrant and satisfying meal. This chinese-inspired beef (high protein) ready in about 25 minutes pairs finely minced fresh ginger, trimmed snow peas, sliced into 1-inch pieces scallions 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.
Ingredients
- 1 lb, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
- 2 tbsp, finely minced fresh ginger
- 2 cups, trimmed snow peas
- 3, sliced into 1-inch pieces scallions
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Step 1: Toss 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak with 1 tbsp cornstarch until evenly coated. Set aside.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet 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: In the same pan, add 2 tbsp finely minced fresh ginger and 2 cups trimmed snow peas. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until the snow peas are bright green and tender-crisp.
- Step 4: Return the beef to the pan along with 3 sliced scallions, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 2 tbsp water. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and vegetables evenly. Serve immediately.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Stir-Fried Ginger Beef with Snow Peas and Scallions 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 Ginger Beef with Snow Peas and Scallions?
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 finely minced fresh ginger from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Ginger Beef with Snow Peas and Scallions?
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 Ginger Beef with Snow Peas and Scallions 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 Ginger Beef with Snow Peas and Scallions 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.
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