Stir-Fried Spicy Garlic Beef with Snow Peas

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · ·

Quick stir-fry featuring tender strips of beef and crunchy snow peas tossed in a savory, garlic-chili sauce for an easy weeknight meal. This asian-inspired beef ready in about 20 minutes pairs trimmed snow peas, minced garlic cloves, minced fresh ginger 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.

★ 4.3 (15 ratings) Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 3 Asian cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes. Set sauce aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet 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. Remove beef and set aside.
  3. Step 3: In the same pan, add 5 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Add 2 cups snow peas and stir-fry for 2 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
  5. Step 5: Return beef to the pan along with the prepared sauce. Stir-fry everything together for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the beef and peas.
  6. Step 6: Turn off heat and drizzle with 1 tsp sesame oil. Garnish with 2 sliced green onions. Serve immediately.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Stir-Fried Spicy Garlic Beef with Snow Peas 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 Spicy Garlic Beef with Snow Peas?

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 trimmed snow peas from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Spicy Garlic Beef with Snow Peas?

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 Spicy Garlic Beef with Snow Peas 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.

What goes well with Stir-Fried Spicy Garlic Beef with Snow Peas?

Asian beef like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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