Asparagus Beef Cashew Stir-Fry

Name: Asparagus Beef Cashew Stir-Fry
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4-6 servings.
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 cup beef broth; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 2 whole garlic cloves; 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-1/2-inch pieces; 2 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced; 1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned 1 large carrot, cut into 2-1/2-inch strips; 2-1/2 cups sliced cooked roast beef (2-1/2-inch strips); 1 cup salted cashew halves; Hot cooked rice

As appetizing to the eye as it is to the palate, this stovetop specialty features lots of vegetables, beef and crunchy cashews. "A local restaurant once handed out asparagus recipes, including this one," Joyce Huebner writes from Marinette, Wisconsin.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup beef broth
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 whole garlic cloves
2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-1/2-inch pieces
2 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned 1 large carrot, cut into 2-1/2-inch strips
2-1/2 cups sliced cooked roast beef (2-1/2-inch strips)
1 cup salted cashew halves
Hot cooked rice

Directions

In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and broth until smooth. Stir in soy sauce and sugar; set aside. In a wok or large skillet, heat oil; add garlic. Cook and stir for 1 minute or until lightly browned; discard garlic.
Stir-fry the asparagus, onions, red pepper and carrot for 15-20 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add roast beef heat through. Stir reserved sauce; add to the span. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Sprinkle with cashews. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 382 calories, 21g fat (4g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 815mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 30g protein.

Originally published as Asparagus Beef Stir-Fry in Quick Cooking September/October 2003

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pam corder

Dec 14, 2008

I am going to cook this tomorrow night. It sounds delicious. My husband loves asparagus. Tonight we had the roast. What are some of the other recipes you got? Thank you, Pam