Imagine a restaurant-quality meal that comes together faster than ordering takeout - this Beef Stir Fry with Snow Peas and Mushrooms is your ticket to a quick, delicious, and impressive dinner that will have your family begging for seconds! In just 25 minutes, you'll create a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that combines tender beef, crisp snow peas, and savory mushrooms in a mouthwatering Asian-inspired sauce that will transport your taste buds straight to a bustling street market.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: Asian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef sirloin, sliced
- 2 cups snow peas
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by slicing beef sirloin into thin strips against the grain, ensuring even cuts for quick and even cooking.
- Wash snow peas and trim the ends, then slice mushrooms into uniform thin pieces to ensure consistent cooking.
- Mince garlic cloves finely, releasing their aromatic oils and preparing them for quick sautéing.
- Heat a large wok or heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat, adding sesame oil and allowing it to become very hot but not smoking.
- Add sliced beef to the hot pan in a single layer, allowing it to sear without overcrowding, which helps develop a golden-brown crust.
- Stir-fry beef for 2-3 minutes until it's browned on the outside but still slightly pink in the center, then remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add minced garlic and stir quickly for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
- Add snow peas and sliced mushrooms, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until they're crisp-tender and vibrant in color.
- Return beef to the pan, drizzle soy sauce over the ingredients, and toss everything together for 1-2 minutes to reheat and combine flavors.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, ensuring the beef is heated through but still tender.
- Serve immediately over hot cooked rice, garnishing with optional sesame seeds or green onions if desired.
Tips
- Slice beef when it's slightly frozen for more precise, thin cuts
- Ensure your wok or pan is scorching hot before adding ingredients
- Cook ingredients in batches to prevent overcrowding and maintain high heat
- Cut all ingredients to uniform sizes for even cooking
- Have all ingredients prepped and ready before you start cooking (mise en place)
- Use high-heat oil like peanut or vegetable oil for authentic stir fry flavor
- Don't overcook the beef - it should remain slightly pink in the center for maximum tenderness
- Let the beef rest for a few minutes after cooking to retain its juices
- For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of rice wine or oyster sauce
- Serve immediately over steamed rice for the best texture and temperature
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 12g
Protein: 35g
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 95mg
