Description
This Asian Beef with Mushrooms and Snow Peas is a quick and flavorful stir-fry dish featuring tender slices of flank steak sautéed with mushrooms, crisp snow peas, and a savory-sweet sauce made from soy, oyster, and hoisin sauces. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner, it serves well over rice or cauliflower rice and is garnished with sesame seeds and green onions for an extra burst of flavor.
Ingredients
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Beef Marinade
- 1 pound flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Stir-Fry
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups snow peas, trimmed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
Sauce
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish
- Sesame seeds
- Green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Marinate the Beef: In a bowl, toss the thinly sliced beef with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and cornstarch. Let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes to tenderize and enhance the beef’s texture.
- Cook the Beef: Heat the vegetable oil and sesame oil together in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until the beef is browned but still tender. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics and Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and grated ginger, then quickly add the sliced mushrooms. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until the mushrooms release moisture and soften. Then add the trimmed snow peas and cook for another 2 minutes, ensuring the peas remain crisp-tender.
- Combine and Sauce: Return the cooked beef to the skillet. In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and optional red pepper flakes. Pour this sauce over the beef and vegetables, then toss everything to evenly coat. Continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce is heated through and slightly thickened.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve the stir-fry hot over steamed rice or cauliflower rice. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions for a fresh, nutty finish.
Notes
- Slice beef thinly against the grain to ensure quick cooking and tenderness.
- Feel free to add other vegetables such as bell peppers or broccoli for extra nutrition and color.
- Substitute gluten-free tamari for soy sauce to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Maintaining high heat during cooking helps to sear the beef and crisp the vegetables without overcooking.
