Asian Beef with Mushrooms and Snow Peas
A delightful stir-fry featuring tender flank steak, mushrooms, and snow peas in a savory sauce, perfect for family dinners or weeknight meals.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
Beef Marinade
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced Choose tender flank steak for the best results.
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Stir-Fry Ingredients
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil For frying.
- 2 cups snow peas, trimmed
- 1.5 cups mushrooms, sliced Any variety can work.
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes Optional for heat.
Sauce
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar For sweetness.
- 1 tsp cornstarch To thicken the sauce.
Garnish
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp green onions, chopped For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Combine soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, and garlic powder in a bowl.
- Add sliced flank steak, ensuring each piece is well-coated, and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Make the Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and cornstarch.
Stir-Fry
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add marinated beef and cook for 2-3 minutes until browned, then set aside.
- In the same pan, add mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes, stirring for 30 seconds.
- Add snow peas and cook for another 2 minutes until tender-crisp.
Combine & Finish
- Return the beef to the pan, pour in the sauce, and toss everything to coat.
- Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Serve
- Serve hot over steamed jasmine rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
For added flavor, consider drizzling a splash of sesame oil into the stir-fry at the end. You can also increase the red pepper flakes for more heat.