Beef with Snow Peas Recipe

Name: Beef with Snow Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1- 1/2 pound Flank Steak, Trimmed Of Fat And Sliced Very Thin Against The Grain; 1/2 cups Low Sodium Soy Sauce; 3 Tablespoons Sherry Or Cooking Sherry; 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar; 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch; 1 Tablespoon Minced Fresh Ginger; 8 ounces, weight Fresh Snow Peas, Ends Trimmed; 5 whole Scallions, Cut Into Haf-inch Pieces On The Diagonal; Salt As Needed (use Sparingly); 3 Tablespoons Peanut Or Olive Oil; Crushed Red Pepper, For Sprinkling; Jasmine Or Long Grain Rice, Cooked According To Package

Servings: persons

1- 1/2 pound Flank Steak, Trimmed Of Fat And Sliced Very Thin Against The Grain
1/2 cups Low Sodium Soy Sauce
3 Tablespoons Sherry Or Cooking Sherry
2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
1 Tablespoon Minced Fresh Ginger
8 ounces, weight Fresh Snow Peas, Ends Trimmed
5 whole Scallions, Cut Into Haf-inch Pieces On The Diagonal
Salt As Needed (use Sparingly)
3 Tablespoons Peanut Or Olive Oil
Crushed Red Pepper, For Sprinkling
Jasmine Or Long Grain Rice, Cooked According To Package

1
In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, sherry, brown sugar, cornstarch, and ginger.
2
Pour half the liquid over the sliced meat in a bowl and toss with hands.
3
Reserve the other half of the liquid.
4
Set aside.
5
Heat oil in a heavy skillet (iron is best) or wok over high heat.
6
Add snow peas and stir for 45 seconds.
7
Remove to a separate plate.
8
Set aside.
9
Allow pan to get very hot again.
10
With tongs, add half the meat mixture, leaving most of the marinade still in the bowl.
11
Add half the scallions.
12
Spread out meat as you add it to pan, but do not stir for a good minute.
13
(You want the meat to get as brown as possible in as short amount a time as possible.)
14
Turn meat to the other side and cook for another 30 seconds.
15
Remove to a clean plate.
16
Repeat with other half of meat, allowing pan to get very hot again first.
17
After turning it, add the first plateful of meat, the rest of the marinade, and the snow peas.
18
Stir over high heat for 30 seconds, then turn off heat.
19
Check seasonings and add salt only if it needs it.
20
Mixture will thicken as it sits.
21
Serve immediately over rice.
22
Sprinkle crushed red pepper over the top to give it some spice.

289

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

Saved locally in your browser — visible only to you.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1- 1/2 pound Flank Steak, Trimmed Of Fat And Sliced Very Thin Against The Grain, 1/2 cups Low Sodium Soy Sauce, 3 Tablespoons Sherry Or Cooking Sherry, 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar, and more.

Yes, Beef with Snow Peas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Beef with Snow Peas

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions