Description
This Asian Beef with Snow Peas recipe is a quick and flavorful stir-fry dish that combines tender beef sirloin with crisp snow peas, enhanced by a savory marinade and aromatic garlic and ginger. Perfect for a delicious weeknight meal, it pairs wonderfully with rice or noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Marinade
- 1 pound beef sirloin, sliced thinly
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 2 cups snow peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
Other
- 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 tenderize and absorb the flavors.
- Heat the oil: Place a pan over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil, allowing it to become hot enough for sautéing.
- Sauté aromatics: Add the minced garlic and ginger to the hot oil, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant but not burnt, releasing their flavors into the oil.
- Cook the beef: Add the marinated beef to the pan and stir-fry, continuously stirring, until the beef is browned and cooked through, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add snow peas and finish: Toss in the snow peas and stir-fry together with the beef for an additional 2-3 minutes until the peas are tender-crisp. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then remove from heat and serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Ensure the beef is sliced thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- Do not overcook the snow peas to maintain their crisp texture.
- You can substitute oyster sauce with hoisin sauce for a different flavor profile.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
