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Steak and Spring Vegetable Stir-Fry

This steak and spring vegetable stir-fry is a vibrant, high-protein meal that celebrates the fresh flavours of the season. Featuring tender strips of sirloin beef and a crisp medley of asparagus and sugar snap peas, the dish is tied together with a savoury umami sauce made from ginger, soy, and mirin. It is a fantastic way to brighten up your midweek routine using simple techniques to achieve a professional finish at home.

Designed for those seeking a nutritious yet comforting dinner, this recipe is as practical as it is delicious. The quick cooking time ensures the vegetables remain vibrant and the beef stays succulent, making it an excellent choice for a post-workout refuel or a speedy family supper. Serve it alongside fluffy steamed jasmine rice for a complete and balanced meal that feels light yet satisfying.

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Ingredients for Steak and Spring Vegetable Stir-Fry

  • 450g sirloin steak

  • 1 tablespoon cornflour

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce, divided

  • 60ml vegetable oil, divided

  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1" pieces

  • 230g sugar snap peas, trimmed, strings removed

  • 1 (2") piece ginger, scrubbed, very thinly sliced crosswise

  • 6 spring onions, thinly sliced, divided

  • 60ml oyster sauce

  • 45ml mirin (Japanese rice wine)

  • 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar

  • Kosher salt

  • Cooked rice (for serving)

Pat steak dry with paper towels. Slice meat crosswise as thinly as possible and place in a medium bowl. Add cornflour, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon oil and toss with tongs to coat meat.

Toss asparagus, sugar snap peas, ginger, and three-fourths of spring onions in another medium bowl.

Stir oyster sauce, mirin, vinegar, and remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce in a measuring glass or small bowl to combine.

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet, preferably stainless steel, over medium-high. Cook vegetable mixture, shaking skillet often to move them around, just until asparagus is tender but still retains a hint of crunch, about 3 minutes. Return vegetables to bowl.

Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in skillet over medium-high. Add steak, arranging slices in a single layer, and cook, undisturbed, until undersides are browned, about 3 minutes. Using a thin metal spatula, scrape bottom of skillet and loosen meat. Add cooked vegetables and sauce to skillet and cook, tossing constantly, until meat is cooked through and sauce is thick and bubbling, about 2 minutes. Let cool slightly; season lightly with salt.

Serve stir-fry over rice, topped with remaining spring onions.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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The information on this page is peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.

  • 28 Jan 2026 | Originally published

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    UK recipe editors

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