Sesame Beef and Asparagus Stir-Fry

Sesame Beef and Asparagus Stir-Fry

from fromachefskitchen.com
45 min

Sesame Beef and Asparagus Stir-Fry is a quick and tasty dinner for two that can be pulled together quickly. Best of all, the ingredients are easily found in any grocery store!

Ingredients

  • 3/4 pound beef tenderloin (or flank, skirt or sirloin steak, thinly sliced)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (tamari or coconut aminos)
  • 1 tablespoon dry sherry (or dry white wine)
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce (or tamari or coconut aminos)
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar (or more to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce (or crushed red pepper flakes or Sriracha)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil (or as needed)
  • 1 bunch bunch asparagus ((approximately 1 pound) tough ends trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces)
  • 1 bunch scallions (white and light green parts only, cut into 2-inch pieces)
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)

Directions

  1. 1

    Combine beef strips, soy sauce, sherry or wine, sesame oil, garlic and ginger in a bowl and toss to coat. Let stand 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Combine broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, oyster sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes and cornstarch in a bowl. Set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok, skillet or saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the asparagus and cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the scallion pieces and cook 1 minute more. Transfer to a bowl and push the vegetables to one side. Add the remaining oil and brown the beef strips on both sides, working in batches. Transfer to the bowl with the vegetables but don’t place the beef over the vegetables to prevent them from overcooking. Pour sauce mixture into the pan and bring to a boil. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened. Add beef and vegetables back to the pan to heat through. Serve immediately over rice or noodles.  875kcal