Beef Stir Fry Snow Peas Carrots (Printable)
Tender beef with crisp snow peas and sweet carrots in savory sauce.
# What You Need:
→ Beef
01 - 14 oz flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
→ Marinade
02 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
04 - 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
05 - 1 tsp sesame oil
→ Vegetables
06 - 7 oz snow peas, trimmed
07 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced thin on the bias
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
10 - 2 spring onions, sliced
→ Stir Fry Sauce
11 - 3 tbsp soy sauce
12 - 1 tbsp oyster sauce
13 - 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
14 - 1 tbsp water
15 - 1 tsp brown sugar
16 - 1 tsp cornstarch
→ For Cooking
17 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
# Directions:
01 - Combine the beef slices with soy sauce, cornstarch, Shaoxing wine, and sesame oil in a medium bowl. Mix thoroughly to coat and let stand for 10 minutes.
02 - Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, water, brown sugar, and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth and set aside.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add the marinated beef and stir fry for 1-2 minutes until browned. Remove beef from the pan and set aside.
04 - Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Stir fry the garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
05 - Add carrots and snow peas to the pan. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are just tender but still crisp.
06 - Return the beef to the pan. Pour in the prepared sauce and toss everything together for 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat all ingredients evenly.
07 - Remove from heat immediately. Garnish with sliced spring onions and serve with steamed rice or noodles.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together faster than ordering takeout.
- The sauce creates a glossy finish that makes everything taste restaurant quality.
02 -
- Do not overcrowd the pan or the beef will steam instead of sear.
- Have all ingredients prepped before you turn on the stove because stir frying happens fast.
03 -
- Dry the beef slightly before marinating to help it sear better.
- Substitute hoisin with extra sugar if you do not have it.