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A bowl of rice topped with stir-fried beef, green snow peas, and a savory sauce. Chopsticks are placed beside the bowl on a light-colored surface. A glass of water is partially visible in the background.
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Beef and Snow Pea Stir Fry

Beef and snow pea stir fry features tender beef and crunchy snow peas tossed in a thick, savory sauce. It takes 25 minutes to come together and it all happens in one pan!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 2
Author: Julie Chiou

Equipment

Ingredients 

  • ½ cup (118 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup (59 ml) water
  • 3 tablespoons Chinese cooking wine see notes
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 10 ounces (284 g) snow peas ends trimmed
  • ¾ pounds (340 g) thinly sliced flank steak

Instructions

  • In a measuring cup or bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, cooking wine, brown sugar, and corn starch. Set aside.
    1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, 3 tablespoons Chinese cooking wine, 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch
    A bowl filled with a reddish-brown marinade with visible bubbles on the surface. A whisk is placed in the bowl. Nearby are small bowls with chopped garlic and a plate with green vegetables and sliced raw meat.
  • In a skillet or wok, over medium-high heat, add vegetable oil. Once oil is heated, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
    1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 cloves of garlic
    A large gray wok on a stovetop contains oil and minced garlic being sautéed. Surrounding the wok are plates with green vegetables, raw sliced beef, and a bowl of rice.
  • Add the snow peas and cook until bright green, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside on a plate.
    10 ounces snow peas
    A large metal wok containing fresh snap peas sits on a countertop. Nearby, there are bowls with ingredients, including sliced raw meat and a dark liquid sauce. A plate of rice is partially visible in the corner.
  • Add the flank steak to the skillet and cook until mostly cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
    3/4 pounds thinly sliced flank steak
    Slices of raw beef are placed in a large metal wok, ready for cooking. The wok has a textured surface, and some soy sauce is visible at the bottom.
  • Add the snow peas back into the skillet then pour sauce in. Let simmer and thicken for 3-5 minutes, stirring and tossing to incorporate everything.
    A wok containing a stir-fry of sliced beef and snap peas. A sauce is being poured over the ingredients from a glass measuring cup.
  • Serve with white rice.

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Notes

If you don't have Chinese cooking wine, you can use mirin, which is Japanese cooking wine.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 500 kcal | Carbohydrates: 35 g | Protein: 47 g | Fat: 16 g | Saturated Fat: 5 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5 g | Trans Fat: 0.04 g | Cholesterol: 102 mg | Sodium: 2397 mg | Potassium: 1122 mg | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 18 g

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