High Protein
High Protein Beef Stir Fry for One in 20 Minutes is my go-to when I want a real dinner without leftovers taking over the fridge.
You’re working with simple ingredients that still feel like a full meal: lean flank steak, mushrooms, snow peas, carrots, and water chestnuts.
Everything gets coated in Asian stir-fry sauce, and the optional toppings like chopped peanuts and scallions add texture and a little extra bite.
This one is also nice when you want something warm and savory that isn’t heavy.
It’s a single serving, it’s fast, and it uses ingredients that are easy to keep on hand if you like making chinese recipes at home.
Keep peanut oil and stir-fry sauce in the pantry, stash a bag of frozen snow peas, and you’re already halfway there.
Why You’ll Love This High Protein Beef Stir Fry for One
High protein, single serving
You get 32 grams of protein without making a full pan of food for multiple meals.
Good mix of textures
Tender steak, crisp snow peas, crunchy water chestnuts, and soft mushrooms all in one bowl.
Flexible toppings
Peanuts and scallions are optional, so you can keep it simple or add more crunch and bite.
Works with what you have
This is easy to adjust based on whatever vegetables are already prepped.
Ingredient Substitutions
Flank steak
Use sirloin, top round, or lean steak strips.
Peanut oil
Use avocado oil, canola oil, or olive oil.
Snow peas
Use sugar snap peas, broccoli florets, or thin sliced bell pepper.
Mushrooms
Use baby bella mushrooms or sliced zucchini.
Water chestnuts
Use extra carrots, sliced celery, or bamboo shoots.
Asian stir-fry sauce
Use teriyaki sauce, soy sauce with a small splash of rice vinegar, or a mix of soy sauce and a little honey.
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High Protein Beef Stir Fry for One in 20 Minutes
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Equipment
Ingredients
- ⅛ teaspoon minced garlic or to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon minced ginger or to taste
- 1 teaspoon peanut oil
- 4 ounces lean flank steak sliced
- ½ cup snow peas
- ½ cup fresh mushrooms sliced
- ½ cup carrots thick shreds
- ¼ cup canned water chestnuts sliced
- 1 tablespoon Asian stir-fry sauce
- pinch crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 10 chopped peanuts optional
- 1 tablespoon chopped scallions optional
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the peanut oil.
- Add the minced garlic and minced ginger to the skillet. Stir for 30 seconds.
- Add the sliced flank steak to the skillet. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes, until cooked through.
- Add the mushrooms, snow peas, shredded carrots and sliced water chestnuts to the skillet.
- Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the stir-fry sauce to the skillet. Stir until the sauce is heated through.
- Add crushed red pepper flakes, if using. Stir to mix.
- Transfer the stir fry to a serving bowl.
- Sprinkle chopped peanuts and scallions on top, if using.
Notes
Tips and Tricks
Slice the steak – Slice the flank steak across the grain into thin strips so it stays tender. Prep the vegetables – Measure and slice everything before heating the skillet so the timing stays tight. Control the salt – Stir-fry sauce can be salty, so start with 1 tablespoon and add more only if you want it. Add crunch at the end – Add peanuts and scallions after plating so they stay crisp.Storing and Reheating
Refrigerate – Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat on Stovetop – Place the stir fry in a skillet with 1 to 2 tablespoons water. Warm over medium-low heat, stirring until hot. Reheat in Microwave – Place a serving in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and heat in 30-second bursts, stirring between rounds, until hot.Nutrition
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