Taste of Home
Beef and Asparagus Stir-Fry
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.
With tasty tender slices of beef and fresh colorful vegetables, this mouthwatering stir-fry was designated "a keeper" by my husband the first time I made it. He loves the beef and asparagus, and I appreciate how quick it is to make.—JoLynn Hill, Roosevelt, Utah
Ingredients
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1 pound beef top round steak (3/4 inch thick)
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup water, divided
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
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3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
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2 cups fresh asparagus pieces or fresh broccoli florets
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1 cup sliced cauliflower
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1 small sweet red or green pepper, julienned
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1 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch wedges
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2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1 tablespoon ketchup
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1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
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Hot cooked rice
Directions
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1.
Slice beef into thin 3-in. strips. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the cornstarch, 2 tablespoons water, salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce; add the beef. Seal bag and turn to coat.
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2.
In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry half of the beef in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink; remove from the skillet and keep warm. Repeat with remaining beef and 1 tablespoon oil.
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3.
Stir-fry the asparagus and cauliflower in remaining oil for 4 minutes. Add red pepper and onion; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Return beef to skillet.
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4.
In a small bowl, combine the bouillon, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar and remaining water; add to the skillet. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until heated through. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 195 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 461mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
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