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Spicy Garlic Beef Stir Fry Flavorful Quick Meal

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This Spicy Garlic Beef Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender flank steak, crisp snow peas, and aromatics tossed in a savory, garlicky sauce with a touch of heat and sweetness. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s ready in under 30 minutes.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 pound flank steak, sliced thinly against the grain

6 green onions, thinly sliced

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced

12 ounces snow peas

3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

2 tablespoons mirin

1 tablespoon chili garlic paste

1 tablespoon honey

2 teaspoons sesame oil

2 teaspoons cornstarch

White sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat.
  2. Add steak slices in batches, cooking for 3 minutes on each side without overcrowding. Remove and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add green onions, garlic, ginger, and snow peas. Stir-fry for 1 minute.
  4. Stir in soy sauce, mirin, chili garlic paste, honey, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Bring to a boil and cook until sauce thickens.
  5. Return beef to the pan and toss until coated in sauce.
  6. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired and serve hot with rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Add bell peppers, broccoli, or mushrooms for more vegetables.
  • Substitute chicken or shrimp for beef.
  • Adjust spice by increasing or reducing chili garlic paste.
  • Use tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free version.
  • Best enjoyed fresh, as vegetables may soften when reheated.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stir-Fry
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 340
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg