10 Minute Orange Beef and Asparagus Stir-Fry

Submitted by sweetmoshine

"A quick and delicious meal for a week night! The flavors are wonderful together and this dish tastes equally tasty over noodles or rice. Enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup orange juice
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1⁄2 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon chili oil or 1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
• 1 lb flank steak, cut across the grain into thin strips
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil or 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 cups asparagus, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1⁄2 cup sliced scallion
• 1 cup shredded carrot
• 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• sesame seeds
• 1⁄2 cup honey-roasted peanuts (optional)

directions

1. In a bowl, combine orange juice, soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, and chili oil. Add steak strips, tossing to combine.
2. Heat 1 T. of the peanut oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add asparagus and stir-fry for 4 minutes Add bell pepper, scallion, and carrots; stir-fry 1 minute. Add ginger and garlic; stir-fry 1 minute. Remove veggies to a bowl.
3. Heat remaining tablespoons of the peanut oil. Add the steak; stir-fry 3-4 minutes Add veggies to the steak. Add peanuts if desired. Stir fry until heated through.
4. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve over rice or noodles.
5. Enjoy!