Description
This Beef Stir-Fry with Snow Peas and Mushrooms is a quick and flavorful weeknight meal. Tender beef, crisp snow peas, and earthy mushrooms are tossed in a savory-sweet homemade sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a delicious and nutritious option for any evening.
Ingredients
- For the Homemade Asian Sauce:
- ½ cup tamari or low-sodium soy sauce
- 2–4 tablespoons brown sugar (adjust to taste)
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- For the Stir-Fry:
- 10 oz snow peas, trimmed
- 10 oz mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1 lb beef, thinly sliced (such as sirloin or flank steak)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Instructions
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together tamari (or soy sauce), brown sugar, minced garlic, ground ginger, and rice vinegar until smooth. Set aside.
- Cook the Snow Peas: Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the snow peas and cook for 4–5 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the Mushrooms: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add sliced mushrooms and stir occasionally until golden brown (about 5–6 minutes). Sprinkle lightly with salt. Remove and set aside.
- Sear the Beef: Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil until shimmering. Add beef slices in a single layer; cook 1–2 minutes per side. Cook in batches to prevent steaming. Transfer each batch to a bowl as finished.
- Combine Everything: Return the cooked beef, mushrooms, and snow peas to the skillet. Pour the prepared sauce over the top. Stir everything over high heat for about 1 minute to coat evenly. Remove from heat and cover for 1 minute to let flavors meld.
Notes
- Serve hot over steamed rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure you use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce.
- The sauce can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350–400
- Sugar: Not specified
- Sodium: Not specified
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: Not specified
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
- Trans Fat: Not specified
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: Not specified