Beef Stir-Fry with Mushrooms & Snow Peas 

Ingredients (2–3 servings)

For the Beef

• 300 g beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce

• 1 tsp cornstarch

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp minced garlic

• 1 tsp minced ginger (optional)

Vegetables

• 1–1.5 cups snow peas

• 1 cup sliced mushrooms (button, shiitake, or cremini)

• 1/2 cup green peas (optional)

• 2–3 green onions, chopped

Stir-Fry Sauce

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce

• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional, for sweetness)

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar or mirin

• 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey

• 1/4 cup beef broth or water

• 1 tsp cornstarch (mix with sauce to thicken)

• 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)

For Cooking

• 1–2 tbsp vegetable oil

• Toasted sesame seeds for garnish

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Instructions

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1. Marinate the Beef

1. In a bowl, mix beef with soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, pepper, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch.

2. Marinate 15–20 minutes.

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2. Prep the Vegetables

1. Trim snow peas.

2. Slice mushrooms.

3. Chop green onions.

4. If using fresh peas, blanch for 1 minute.

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3. Make the Stir-Fry Sauce

Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin, vinegar, brown sugar, broth, cornstarch, and chili flakes.

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4. Cook the Beef

1. Heat oil in a pan or wok over high heat.

2. Add beef and stir-fry 1–2 minutes until browned but not overcooked.

3. Remove and set aside.

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5. Cook the Vegetables

1. In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed.

2. Add mushrooms and cook until lightly golden.

3. Add snow peas and peas. Stir-fry for 1–2 minutes (keep vegetables crisp).

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6. Combine Everything

1. Return beef to the pan.

2. Pour the stir-fry sauce over.

3. Toss everything on high heat for 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats evenly.

4. Add green onions and mix.

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7. Serve

• Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

• Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.

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Optional Upgrades

• Add bell peppers or baby corn.

• Use Shaoxing wine in the sauce for depth.

• Add chili oil for heat.