Discover a quick and delicious stir-fry with our Beef with Snow Peas and Bell Peppers recipe! This flavorful dish combines tender beef, crisp snow peas, and vibrant bell peppers in a savory sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners. Packed with nutrients and easy to prepare, it’s a healthier, homemade alternative to takeout. Enjoy your rice or noodles with this side for a satisfying meal that your whole family will love!
Beef with Snow Peas: A Flavorful and Easy Stir-Fry Recipe
Try this classic beef with snow peas stir-fry made in the Instant Pot for quick and delicious weeknight dinners. It’s packed with savory flavors and offers a nutritious balance of protein and vegetables. Easy to prepare, it’s perfect for busy households.
In this post, I am sharing how to make it quick and easy! Enjoy!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick & Easy: This dish comes together in under 30 minutes.
- Nutritious: Snow peas provide fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, while beef is rich in protein and iron.
- Better than Takeout: A homemade stir-fry lets you control ingredients for a healthier and fresher meal.
Ingredients You’ll Need
To make a restaurant-quality beef with snow peas dish, gather these essential ingredients:
- Beef
- Beef Bouillon or a mixture of water with crushed bouillon
- Bell Pepper
- Snow Peas
- Onion
- Soy sauce and Oyster Sauce
- Salt and Pepper if needed
- Cornstarch Slurry
- Extra water or beef broth if needed
Step-by-Step Instructions
Cooking this meal is fast and easy. Although you can cook it on the stovetop, the beef cut will take a bit more time to cook, so I opted to use my Instant Pot, as I often do. If you want to cook this meal on the stovetop, just add extra time for the beef to cook.
- Prepare the Instant Pot: Place the inner pot in the Instant Pot base. Push the sauté button. Set the timer to thirty minutes. Add the oil. Wait for two minutes and brown the beef until it changes color.
- Brown the Beef—When the beef is brown, cancel the sauté button setting. Add the beef broth. Cover the Instant Pot with the pressure cooker lid. Push the pressure cooker button setting. Set the pressure to Hi. Set the timer to 8 minutes. Quickly release when done.
- Add the Snow Peas, Bell Pepper, and Onions- Once all pressure is released, push the sauté button again. Set the timer to thirty minutes. Add the pepper, onion, and green peas. Season with oyster sauce, soy sauce, and pepper. Add salt if needed. Continue cooking for three more minutes. Add the water and cornstarch mixture. Cook for three more minutes or until the sauce is thick. If you think the sauce is insufficient, add a small amount of water. Cancel the sauté button and serve immediately.
Pro Tips for the Best beef with snow peas and bell pepper
- Choose the Right Cut: Flank steak or sirloin works best for a tender, juicy result.
- Slice Thinly: Cutting the beef against the grain ensures it stays tender when cooked.
- High Heat is Key: Stir-frying over high heat keeps the beef juicy and the snow peas crisp.
Serving Suggestions
Common Questions
What Can I Do with an Abundance of Snow Peas?
- Stir-fries – Toss them in a beef, chicken, shrimp, or tofu stir-fry.
- Salads – Slice them thin and add them to green or noodle salads.
- Raw with Dip – Eat them fresh with hummus or a yogurt-based dip.
- Soup Additions – Throw them into miso, wonton, or vegetable broth.
- Roasted or Sautéed – Toss with olive oil and garlic, then lightly roast or sauté for a tasty side dish.
- Pickled Snow Peas – Pickle them with vinegar, garlic, and spices for a tangy snack.
- Pasta Dishes – Add them to pasta primavera or Asian noodle dishes.
- Fried Rice – Chop them up and mix them into fried rice for extra crunch.
How to Store
If ever you have leftovers, you can store them by:
- Refrigeration- let the beef with snow peas and bell peppers stir fry to cool down, place in a sealed container, and store in the refrigerator for up to three days. Microwave it for up to two minutes, or reheat it on the stovetop.
- Freezing: Let the beef with snow peas and bell peppers stir fry cool down, then place it in a sealed container and store it in the refrigerator for up to three months. To reheat, let the meal thaw in the refrigerator, then microwave it for up to two minutes or reheat it on the stovetop.
Let’s get Cooking
Beef with snow peas is a simple yet flavorful dish for a quick dinner. You can create a meal that rivals your favorite takeout with fresh ingredients and a few pantry staples. Try this recipe and enjoy a nutritious, satisfying stir-fry that your whole family will love!
Beef with Snow Peas and Bell Peppers
Ingredients
- 2 lb. Beef Stew Supreme Cut
- 1 pc Bell Pepper
- 6 oz Snow Peas
- 1/2 large Red Onion, cubed
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 tbsp Oyster Sauce
- 1/4 cup Beef Broth or mix water with crushed beef bouillon
- 4 tbsp waterfor Cornstarch Slurry
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch
- 2 tbsp Avocado Oil to sauté' the beef you can sub with canola oil
Instructions
- Wash the bell peppers and remove the seeds. Slice it in big cubes and set aside. Wash the snow peas and remove the hard part on the side, by snapping the hard tip part and pulling it gently.
- Place the inner pot in the Instant Pot base. Push the sauté' button. Set the timer to thirty minutes. Add the oil. Wait for two minutes and brown the beef, or until it changes its color.
- When the beef is brown, cancel the sauté' button setting. Add the beef broth. Cover the Instant pot with the pressure cooker lid. Push the pressure cooker button setting. Set the pressure to Hi. Set the timer to 8 minutes. Quickly release when done.
- Once all pressure is release, push the sauté button again. Set the timer to thirty minutes. Add the pepper, onion and green peas. Season with oyster sauce, soy sauce and pepper. Add salt if needed. Continue cooking for three more minutes. Add the water and cornstarch mixture. Cook for three more minutes, or until the sauce is thick. If you think that the sauce is not enough, add small amount of water. Cancel the sauté button and serve immediately.
Nutrition
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