Description
This Asian Beef with Snow Peas recipe is a quick and flavorful stir-fry that combines tender beef sirloin with crisp snow peas in a savory soy and oyster sauce marinade. Perfect for a weekday dinner, it takes only 25 minutes to prepare and cook, delivering a tasty, balanced meal that pairs beautifully with rice or noodles.
Ingredients
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Beef and Marinade
- 1 pound beef sirloin, sliced thinly
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 2 cups snow peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
Cooking Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the beef: In a bowl, combine the thinly sliced beef sirloin with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and cornstarch. Mix well and let it marinate for 15 minutes to absorb the flavors and tenderize the meat.
- Heat the oil: Place a pan over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil. Let the oil heat up until shimmering, ready for sautéing.
- Sauté aromatics: Add the minced garlic and ginger to the pan. Stir and sauté them for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned, which enhances the flavor base of the dish.
- Cook the beef: Add the marinated beef slices to the pan. Stir-fry the beef continuously until it is browned all over and cooked through, which should take several minutes depending on the thickness of the slices.
- Add snow peas: Toss in the snow peas and continue stir-frying for another 2 to 3 minutes, keeping the peas crisp and vibrant.
- Season: Season the stir-fry with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting according to your preference.
- Serve: Serve the Asian beef and snow peas hot, ideally over steamed rice or your favorite noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- For best results, slice the beef thinly against the grain to improve tenderness.
- You can substitute beef sirloin with flank steak or ribeye as preferred.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for more color and nutrition.
- Adjust soy sauce quantity for less salt if needed.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh crunch of snow peas.
