Stir-Fried Ginger Beef with Snow Peas and Sesame

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · ·

Quick and savory stir-fried beef glazed in a ginger-soy sauce with crisp snow peas and toasted sesame seeds, perfect for a speedy weeknight dinner. This asian-inspired beef (high protein) ready in about 20 minutes pairs snow peas, trimmed, fresh ginger, grated, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 3 Asian cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp hoisin sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 2 tsp sesame oil until sugar dissolves; set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but not fully cooked.
  3. Step 3: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 2 tsp grated fresh ginger to the skillet, stirring constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Toss in 8 oz trimmed snow peas and pour the prepared sauce over the beef and vegetables. Continue stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until the snow peas are crisp-tender and the beef is cooked through, and the sauce thickens slightly to coat everything.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions before serving.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Stir-Fried Ginger Beef with Snow Peas and Sesame take to make?

Total time is about 20 minutes (10 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 Sesame?

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 Ginger Beef with Snow Peas and Sesame?

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 Sesame for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 3 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 3). 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 Sesame 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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