Asian Asparagus Beef Stir-Fry

Name: Asian Asparagus Beef Stir-Fry
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/4 cup cold water; 2 tablespoons chicken broth; 2 tablespoons dry red wine or additional chicken broth; 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce; 1/2 pound beef flank steak, cut into strips; 1-1/2 teaspoons sesame oil, divided; 6 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 cup hot cooked rice; 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Colorful asparagus spears pair perfectly with tender beef in this quick fix from Dana Spencer. The Forest Ranch, California cook adds a sprinkling of sesame seeds for Asian flare.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
2 tablespoons chicken broth
2 tablespoons dry red wine or additional chicken broth
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce
1/2 pound beef flank steak, cut into strips
1-1/2 teaspoons sesame oil, divided
6 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 cup hot cooked rice
1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, water, broth, wine or additional broth and teriyaki sauce until smooth; set aside.
In a small skillet, stir-fry beef in 1 teaspoon oil for 3-4 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm.
Stir-fry asparagus in remaining oil for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add beef; heat through. Serve with rice. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 353 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 415mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein.

Originally published as Beef Asparagus Oriental in Cooking for 2 Spring 2008

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zamchik

Jan 28, 2012

A little tame on the flavor side, but that is good for my husband who has a sensitive stomach. Overall was very good.
phyllie2

Mar 13, 2009

I just love this recipe. I have added some red onion to it also. Sometimes I use the noodles from Ramen noodle soup and, if I have all the ingredients on hand, I can have dinner on the table in 15 minutes from the time I walk in the door after work. The sesame oil gives lots of flavor.