Asian Beef with Mushrooms & Snow Peas Recipe
A delicious and savory Asian Beef stir-fry featuring tender thinly sliced beef, fresh snow peas, and sautéed mushrooms tossed in a flavorful tamari-based sauce. This quick and easy recipe combines vibrant vegetables and umami-rich ingredients for a nutritious and satisfying meal perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Asian Sauce
- 1/2 cup tamari (or low-sodium soy sauce)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (add more to taste, up to 4 tablespoons)
- 6 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
Vegetables & Meat
- 10 oz snow peas
- 10 oz mushrooms (thinly sliced)
- 1 pound beef (thinly sliced sirloin steak strips, flank steak, or any other steak)
Cooking Oils
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Instructions
- Prepare Asian sauce: In a bowl, whisk together tamari, brown sugar, minced garlic, ginger powder, and rice vinegar until well combined. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.
- Cook snow peas: Bring water to a boil in a medium pan. Add snow peas and boil for 5 minutes until just tender. Drain and set aside.
- Cook mushrooms: Heat a large skillet over high heat until hot. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil – it should sizzle immediately. Add the thinly sliced mushrooms and cook on high, stirring occasionally, until they brown nicely. Season lightly with salt halfway through cooking. Remove mushrooms to a bowl once done.
- Sear beef: Using the same skillet on high heat, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. It should sizzle right away. Add thinly sliced beef in a single layer without overcrowding (you might need to cook in 2 batches to ensure proper browning). Cook beef undisturbed until it develops a nice brown crust on one side. Flip and cook the other side until browned. Remove the cooked batch to a bowl and repeat with the second batch.
- Final assembly: Return all cooked beef slices to the skillet. Add the cooked snow peas, browned mushrooms, and the prepared Asian sauce. Stir everything together on high heat for about 1 minute until heated through and well combined. Turn off the heat and cover the skillet with a lid to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- Use tamari for a gluten-free option; regular soy sauce can be substituted but may contain gluten.
- Adjust brown sugar quantity to taste for desired sweetness.
- Cooking beef in batches prevents steaming and ensures a better sear and flavor.
- Do not overcook snow peas; they should remain slightly crisp.
- Ginger powder can be substituted with freshly grated ginger for a more intense flavor.
