Savory Asparagus Beef Stir Fry Recipes

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 ASPARAGUS STIR FRY

Steps:

• In a shallow glass container, combine 1 Tablepoon of oil, sugar, and half of the ginger. Add beef and turn to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes.
• In a bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar and remaining ginger until blended. Set aside.
• In a large skillet or wok, brown beef in 1 Tablespoon of oil. Remove and keep warm. Add 1 more tablespoon of oil to the pan. Stir fry asparagus, red pepper and mushrooms for a minute or two. Add water chestnuts and onions; stir-fry for 1 minute. Add cornstarch mixture to the skillet.
• Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Return beef to the pan; heat through.
• Serve over hot rice. Garnish with sesame seeds.

SPICY BEEF AND ASPARAGUS STIR FRY

Steps:

• Freeze the steak until partially firm. Slice the beef into thin strips.
• Combine the cornstarch, water, salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl and mix well. Add the beef and toss to coat.
• Mix the broth, soy sauce and ketchup in a small bowl and set aside.
• Heat wok or skillet over high heat until hot. Add 1Tablespoon of the oil and the garlic. Stir fry for 20 seconds. Add half the beef mixture and stir fry until beef is brown. Then remove with slotted spoon and stir fry the rest of the beef. Remove as before, then add the rest of the oil. Stir fry the asparagus for two minutes, then add the pepper and onion for 2 more minutes.
• Return the beef to the wok and stir in the broth mixture. Cook until bubbly, stirring constantly. Cook covered one minute longer.