Sesame-Ginger Beef And Asparagus Stir-Fry

By á-174942

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean top sirloin sliced thin strips
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 4 tablespoons peanut oil or vegetable oil divided
• 1 teaspoon oriental sesame oil
• 1 pound thin asparagus trimmed, and cut on diagonal into 1 1/2" pieces
• 1 small bunch green onions cut on diagonal
• into 1 1/2" pieces
• 1 1/2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
• 2/3 cup beef broth
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce (nam pla)
• 1 teaspoon sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Combine beef and cornstarch in large bowl. Using hands, rub to coat well.

Heat 2 tablespoons peanut oil in large skillet over high heat. Working in batches, add beef in single layer and cook, undisturbed, until meat begins to blacken on bottom, about 1 1/2 minutes. Turn over and cook until second side browns, about 1 minute. Transfer beef to large plate.

Heat remaining 2 tablespoons peanut oil and 1 teaspoon sesame oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus, green onions, and ginger; sauté until vegetables are tinged brown and crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Add broth, fish sauce, and sugar; bring to boil. Return beef to skillet and cook until sauce is slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Transfer to platter and serve.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Serve With: Jasmine rice and a cucumber, red bell pepper, and sweet onion salad with rice wine dressing.

Market Tip: Look for fish sauce at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets.