Beef and Asparagus Stir-Fry

Submitted by Charlotte J

"We cut about 3 pounds of asparagus out of garden every other day. So here is one more way we fix it."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• SAUCE

• 1⁄4 cup water
• 1⁄4 cup light soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

• STIR-FRY

• 2 teaspoons butter
• 1 lb stir-fry beef, cubed
• 1⁄2 lb fresh asparagus spear, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 (16 ounce) package fresh stir fry vegetables
• hot cooked rice, if desired

directions

1. Combine all sauce ingredients in small bowl.
2. Set aside.
3. Melt butter in wok or 12-inch nonstick skillet; add beef.
4. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is browned (6 to 8 minutes).
5. Add sauce, asparagus and vegetables.
6. Cover; continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens and vegetables are heated through (6 to 8 minutes).
7. Serve with hot cooked rice, if desired.