Asian Beef With Snow Peas Recipe

Sizzle into flavor with this quick and easy Asian Beef with Snow Peas recipe! Tender beef stir-fried to perfection in a light, gingery sauce with crisp-tender snow peas. Serve this 30-minute meal over fluffy steamed rice or hot egg noodles for a weeknight dinner that's both satisfying and delicious. (Featured in Oxmoor's '30 Minutes to Cook' cookbook)

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 386.5 kcal
Protein 73g
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Ingredients for Asian Beef With Snow Peas

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh gingerroot
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 pound beef round steak, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1 cup fresh snow peas
  • Splenda (to taste, optional)
  • 1 tablespoon dry sherry (optional, as alternative to rice wine)
  • Steamed rice (for serving)
  • Hot egg noodles (for serving)

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How to Make Asian Beef With Snow Peas

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice wine, 1 tablespoon brown sugar (or Splenda to taste), and 1 tablespoon cornstarch.
  2. Set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add 1 tablespoon minced ginger and 2 cloves minced garlic; stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add 1 pound thinly sliced beef steak (sirloin or flank steak recommended) and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, or until evenly browned.
  6. Add 1 cup snow peas and stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
  7. Pour in the soy sauce mixture, bring to a boil, and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and snow peas.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed (add more soy sauce for saltiness, brown sugar/Splenda for sweetness, or rice wine for depth).
  9. Serve immediately over steamed rice or hot egg noodles.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

45 g

Sugar

31g

Fat

30g

Carbs

4g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Asian Beef With Snow Peas?

Asian Beef With Snow Peas takes about 35 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Asian Beef With Snow Peas?

Asian Beef With Snow Peas has approximately 386.5 calories per serving, with about 73 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 29 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Asian Beef With Snow Peas?

The key ingredients for Asian Beef With Snow Peas are Soy Sauce, Rice Wine, Brown Sugar, Cornstarch, Vegetable Oil, Fresh Gingerroot. See the full list with measurements above.

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