Asparagus Broccoli And Beef Stir-Fry

By dkosik

Ingredients

• 6 tsp canola oil, divided
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground ginger or 3 tsp minced fresh gingerroot, divided
• Dash of pepper
• 1 lb beef flank steak, thinly sliced
• 2 T cornstarch
• 1 c beef broth
• 3 T soy sauce
• 1 T cider vinegar
• 1/2 to 3/4 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut
• 1 bunch fresh broccoli, cut
• 1 can sliced water chestnuts, drained
• 1/4 c chopped green onions
• 4 c hot cooked rice

Preparation

Step 1

In a shallow, glass container, combine 2 teaspoons of oil, sugar, salt, half of the ginger and pepper. Add beef and turn to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch, broth, soy sauce, vinegar and remaining ginger until blended. Set aside. In a large skillet or wok, brown beef in 2 teaspoons oil; remove and keep warm. Add remaining chestnuts and onions; stir-fry for 1 minute. Stir cornstarch mixture; add 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 rice.