The Japanese dish called beef shigureni inspired this recipe. Thinly sliced beef is simmered with a good dose of soy sauce for an intense savoriness meant to be tempered with rice. Fresh ginger, sugar and mirin balance the soy’s saltiness, and we’ve added snow peas to create a one-pan meal. To easily cut the beef into thin, even slices, first freeze the meat until partially frozen, about 20 minutes; for best texture, make sure to slice against the grain. Serve this over steamed rice.