Craving a restaurant-quality Chinese stir-fry that will make your taste buds dance? Get ready to unlock the secret to the most mouthwatering beef and snow peas dish that's not just a meal, but a culinary adventure! This quick and easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-worthy masterpiece that will have your family and friends begging for seconds. In just 35 minutes, you'll create a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that brings the authentic taste of Chinese cuisine right to your dinner table.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: Chinese
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 2 cups snow peas
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by thinly slicing the beef sirloin against the grain into 1/4-inch thick strips. This ensures tender meat that cooks quickly.
- Wash snow peas thoroughly and trim off the tough ends. Pat them dry with paper towels to ensure they will stir-fry crisp and bright green.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create a marinade. Add sliced beef and let it marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature to enhance flavor absorption.
- Heat a large wok or heavy skillet over high heat. Add vegetable oil and swirl to coat the cooking surface evenly.
- When the oil is very hot and just starting to shimmer, add marinated beef in a single layer. Allow meat to sear without moving for 1-2 minutes to develop a golden-brown crust.
- Stir-fry beef, tossing quickly, until it's mostly cooked and slightly caramelized, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add snow peas to the wok and continue stir-frying for an additional 2-3 minutes. The snow peas should remain crisp and bright green.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or soy sauce if needed.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a serving platter immediately to prevent overcooking.
- Serve hot with steamed rice, garnishing with optional chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Tips
- Meat Cutting Technique: Always slice beef against the grain and as thinly as possible to ensure maximum tenderness and quick cooking.
- High Heat is Key: Use a wok or heavy skillet on high heat to achieve that perfect restaurant-style sear and prevent the meat from steaming instead of browning.
- Prep is Paramount: Have all ingredients chopped and ready before you start cooking, as stir-frying happens quickly.
- Don't Overcrowd the Pan: Cook beef in a single layer to ensure proper caramelization and prevent steaming.
- Keep Snow Peas Crisp: Stir-fry snow peas briefly to maintain their bright green color and satisfying crunch.
- Marinating Matters: Let the beef marinate for at least 10 minutes to enhance flavor absorption and tenderness.
- Serve Immediately: Transfer the dish to a serving platter right away to prevent overcooking and maintain the perfect texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 8g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 75mg
