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beef and snow peas recipe

Chinese Beef & Snow Peas

This quick and delicious Chinese beef and snow peas recipe delivers tender, velvety beef with crisp vegetables in a savory sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's the perfect weeknight dinner that beats takeout every time. The secret is in the beef marinade and high-heat cooking for authentic restaurant flavor at home.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Beef
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 285kcal

Equipment

Chef's Knife
Chopping Board
Mixing Bowl
Wok

Ingredients

For the Beef Marinade:

  • 1 lb beef flank steak sliced thin against the grain
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • 2 tsp cornstarch

For the Stir-Fry:

  • 1 tsp fresh ginger minced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 cup snow peas trimmed
  • 1/4 cup water

For the Sauce:

  • 1/3 cup beef broth
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil

Instructions

  • Slice beef flank steak thinly against the grain. Combine beef with baking soda, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch. Marinate for 10 minutes.
  • Heat wok or large skillet over high heat until smoking. Add oil and swirl to coat.
  • Add marinated beef and cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes until beef is nearly cooked through.
  • Push beef to one side of wok. Add minced ginger and garlic to empty space and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add snow peas and water. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until snow peas are bright green and crisp-tender.
  • Combine beef broth, oyster sauce, sugar, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Pour sauce over beef and vegetables.
  • Stir everything together for 30 seconds until sauce coats ingredients and thickens slightly. Remove from heat and serve immediately over rice.

Notes

Slice beef when it's partially frozen for easier, thinner cuts
Don't skip the baking soda in the marinade - it tenderizes the beef for restaurant-style texture
Keep wok temperature high throughout cooking for proper sear and crisp vegetables
Snow peas can be substituted with snap peas or regular peas if unavailable
Make sauce mixture ahead of time since stir-frying happens quickly
Leftover beef can be stored in refrigerator for 3 days and reheated gently
For gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce and check oyster sauce label

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 680mg | Potassium: 520mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g