Mild Black Pepper & Sesame Beef & Snap Peas

Warm, earthy, and aromatic with coarse cracked black pepper, toasted sesame oil, and a touch of Worcestershire umami. This is a single serving recipe, and the snap peas can be switched out for broccoli or another stir fry mix of your choice. This can be served over rice, rice noodles, or other noodle types. Garnish with a dash of sesame seeds. I will give microwave or air fryer baking instructions for serving. As well as include freezer option.

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Step 1

Whisk: Add 1 T water and sauce ingredients and whisk together throughly.

Step 2

Velveting: Toss the beef in the sauce and let it sit on the counter for 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 3

Air Fry Bake: Place uncovered glass dish. Set to Air Fry / Bake at 375°F for 7 to 9 minutes.

Step 4

Mid-Bake Toss (At 4 Minutes): Stir the beef and snap peas to coat in the bubbling glaze.

Step 5

Microwave: Remove lid, cover loosely with a microwave-safe cover, and microwave on HIGH for 1.5 minutes.

Step 6

Stir & Finish: Stir thoroughly to combine meat juices and cornstarch and snap peas, then microwave for an additional 45 to 60 seconds until piping hot.

Step 7

Whisk: In a small bowl, whisk together sauce ingredients but exclude the added water.

Step 8

In freezer container or pouch, place beef, sauce, and snap peas. Vacuum seal on wet setting (if using sealer). And freeze flat.

Step 9

Thaw: Thaw dish in the fridge overnight (or quick-thaw pouch in cold water for 10–15 mins and transfer to dish).

Step 10

Air Fry Bake: Place uncovered glass dish. Set to Air Fry / Bake at 375°F for 10 to 12 minutes.

Step 11

Mid-Bake Toss (At 6 Minutes): Stir the beef and snap peas to coat in the bubbling glaze.

Step 12

Thaw: Thaw dish in the fridge overnight (or quick-thaw pouch in cold water for 10–15 mins and transfer to dish).

Step 13

Microwave: Remove lid, cover loosely with a microwave-safe cover, and microwave on HIGH for 2.5 minutes.

Step 14

Stir & Finish: Stir thoroughly to combine meat juices and cornstarch, then microwave for an additional 45 to 60 seconds until piping hot.