Beef With Spring Vegetables And Mushroom Asparagus Rice Recipes

SPRING VEGETABLE JAPCHAE (KOREAN GLASS NOODLES)

Steps:

• Make the sauce: In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, garlic, sugar, sesame oil and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
• In a large pot of boiling water, cook noodles until tender and translucent, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a colander and run under cold water to stop the cooking. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl. Add half of the sauce (about 3 tablespoons) and toss to evenly coat.
• In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons safflower oil over medium. Add onion and carrots, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes.
• Add mushrooms and half the remaining sauce (about 1 1/2 tablespoons) and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer the mixture to the bowl with the noodles.
• Add the remaining 1 tablespoon safflower oil and the bell pepper to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes. Add snap peas and asparagus, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Add the spinach to the skillet and stir until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the mixture into the bowl with the noodles. Add the remaining sauce and toss until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
• Divide japchae among bowls and garnish with sesame seeds. Serve warm or at room temperature.

ASPARAGUS MUSHROOM BEEF STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In a large skillet or wok, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. In the same pan, stir-fry the asparagus, water chestnuts, mushrooms and garlic in oil for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. , In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and broth until smooth. Stir in the hoisin sauce, soy sauce and ginger. Pour over vegetables. Return beef to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in tomato. Serve with rice if desired.

STIR FRY BEEF AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Toss beef in bowl with soy sauce and sherry.
• Cover and marinate for 30 minutes.
• Heat oil in wok, or wide frying pan.
• Add garlic and ginger and saute over high heat.
• Add drained beef (reserve marinade).
• Stir fry until meat is brown.
• Add scallions, celery, carrots, broccoli and mushrooms.
• Cover and steam about 5 minutes.
• Mix water, cornstarch, sesame oil and marinate in small bowl; pour into pan.
• Heat to boiling.
• Cook until thickened.
• Serve over rice.

BEEF WITH SPRING VEGETABLES AND MUSHROOM-ASPARAGUS RICE

Steps:

• In medium skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat. Cook and stir mushrooms in oil 4 minutes. Remove from skillet.
• Heat another teaspoon oil in same skillet. Cook and stir asparagus 3 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Stir in garlic and wine; cook 30 seconds.
• Stir in rice and thyme. Heat through; stir in mushrooms and desired amount of juice from mushrooms. Keep warm.
• Meanwhile, heat beef according to package directions. While beef is resting, heat remaining teaspoon oil in small skillet. Cook and stir snow peas and bell pepper 2 to 3 minutes until crisp tender.
• Divide meat and rice among 3 dinner plates. Spoon snow peas and bell pepper beside the meat. Drizzle with au jus. Serve immediately.

ASPARAGUS AND BEEF STIR FRY

Steps:

• Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl whisk together soy sauce, cold water, cornstarch, ginger, garlic, and brown sugar until completely combined. Set aside.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of canola oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the asparagus and stir-fry for about 2 minutes (or until crisp-tender). Add the red bell pepper and onion. Stir-fry for about 2 more minutes, or until crisp-tender. Remove to a plate and set aside.
• Add meat to the skillet in a single layer (still over high heat) and cook for about 1 minute - do not stir or move the meat while it is browning. Flip the meat, cook on the other side for about 30 more seconds, and then remove to the plate with the vegetables. Drain the fat from the skillet.
• Pour the sauce into the skillet and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer while whisking until the sauce thickens (about 1-2 minutes). If the sauce gets too thick, just add additional water until it reaches desired consistency. Return beef and vegetables to the skillet and stir to coat with the sauce. Serve with rice and garnish with sliced green onions, if desired.

BEEF, SNAP PEA, AND ASPARAGUS STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar. Season steak with salt. In a large skillet or wok, heat oil over high. Cook steak, undisturbed, until brown on one side, 2 minutes (do not overcrowd pan). Flip and cook until cooked through, 30 seconds. Transfer to a bowl.
• Add asparagus, snap peas, garlic, and ginger to skillet. Cook, stirring constantly (add a little water if pan gets too dark), until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Add soy mixture and cook until fragrant, about 10 seconds. Remove skillet from heat and stir in lemon juice and basil. Toss steak with vegetables; serve with rice and lemon wedges if desired.

GINGER BEEF STIR-FRY (LOW FAT)

Steps:

• Partially freeze beef for easier slicing. Trim fat from beef. Thinly slice beef across the grain into bite-size strips. Set aside. If using asparagus, cut asparagus into 2-inch pieces. Set aside.
• In a small bowl stir together the beef broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, and ginger; set aside.
• Lightly coat an unheated wok or large skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat over medium-high heat. Add asparagus or broccoli, mushrooms and green onions. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove from wok or skillet.
• Carefully add the oil to wok or skillet. Add beef; stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until brown. Push the beef from center of work or skillet. Stir sauce. Add sauce to center of wok or skillet. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
• Return vegetables to wok or skillet. Stir all ingredients together to coat with sauce; heat through. Serve immediately over hot cooked rice.

SPRING ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 1 cup water to a boil. Add asparagus; cook, covered, until crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes. Drain; place in a large bowl. Add tomatoes; cover and keep warm. , Place vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, onion, salt and paprika in a blender; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Toss with asparagus mixture. Top with almonds and, if desired, cheese.

BEEF WITH SPRING VEGETABLES AND MUSHROOM-ASPARAGUS RICE

Steps:

• In medium skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat. Cook and stir mushrooms in oil 4 minutes. Remove from skillet.
• Heat another teaspoon oil in same skillet. Cook and stir asparagus 3 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Stir in garlic and wine; cook 30 seconds.
• Stir in rice and thyme. Heat through; stir in mushrooms and desired amount of juice from mushrooms. Keep warm.
• Meanwhile, heat beef according to package directions. While beef is resting, heat remaining teaspoon oil in small skillet. Cook and stir snow peas and bell pepper 2 to 3 minutes until crisp tender.
• Divide meat and rice among 3 dinner plates. Spoon snow peas and bell pepper beside the meat. Drizzle with au jus. Serve immediately.