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Peppered beef and asparagus

Peppered Beef and Asparagus

LeAnn
Peppered Beef and Asparagus is a healthy and easy stir fry meal that is spicy and flavorful. Great served over noodles or rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4
Calories 462 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 wok or large skillet

Ingredients
  

For the stir fry sauce:

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp hoisen sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed

Stir fry ingredients:

  • 1/2 lb fresh asparagus spears, bias sliced into 1" pieces
  • Non stick spray
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 3/4 lb lean boneless beef, cut into thin bite-sized strips
  • 2 cups noodles or rice (I used pad Thai rice noodles)

Instructions
 

  • Cut up beef into thin bite-sized strips.
  • Trim the tough ends off the asparagus and cut on the bias into 1" pieces.
  • In a small bowl stir the water, soy sauce, hoisen sauce, cornstarch, black and red pepper and garlic together so everything is combined.  Set aside.
  • Spray cold wok or large skillet and heat over high heat.  Add asparagus and stir fry for 3-5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp tender.
  • Remove asparagus to a plate and add oil to the wok.  Stir fry the beef for 2-3 minutes.
  • Push beef to the sides of the wok so you have a well in the middle.  Stir the cornstarch mixture and then pour into the center of the wok.  Cook the sauce until it is thickened.
  • Add asparagus back into the wok, stir everything together and heat through.
  • Serve over cooked noodles or rice.
  • Notes: *Add in any desired vegetables when you cook the asparagus.  Snow peas, green onions, carrots cut on bias, bok choy, and red pepper sliced thin would be great additions. *Chicken strips could be substituted for the beef. *You can substitute red pepper flakes for the cayenne pepper or if you don't want the heat leave out the cayenne pepper. *Serve over pad thai noodles, cellophane noodles, or your favorite kind of rice. *Store the stir-fry in a covered container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. *Reheat in the microwave or skillet until just warmed.
    Calories based on stir fry with 2 cups pad Thai noodles.

Nutrition

Calories: 462kcal
Keyword Peppered beef and asparagus, beef and asparagus stir fry, stir fry meals, easy beef and asparagus stir fry
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