Ingredients for Beef Asparagus Stir Fry
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 1/2 lbs sirloin steak, cut into 1/4 inch strips
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 1/4 cups beef broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 large red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
- 3 green onions, sliced (white and light green parts separated from dark green parts)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
- hot cooked rice, for serving
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How to Make Beef Asparagus Stir Fry
- In a shallow glass dish, whisk together 1 tablespoon oil, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and 1/2 tablespoon grated ginger.
- Add the sliced beef and toss to coat evenly.
- Marinate for at least 15 minutes (longer is better!).
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, beef broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and remaining 1/2 tablespoon ginger until smooth.
- Set the sauce mixture aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef and brown on all sides.
- Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside, keeping it warm.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet.
- Add the asparagus, red bell pepper, and mushrooms. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add the water chestnuts and onions. Stir-fry for another minute.
- Pour the cornstarch mixture into the skillet.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens (about 2 minutes).
- Return the beef to the skillet and heat through.
- Serve the Beef Asparagus Stir-fry immediately over hot cooked rice.
- Garnish with sesame seeds.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
41 g
Sugar
33g
Fat
55g
Carbs
9g
