Asparabeef

The cowherd brought this recipe back from his vacation in Mongolia.

• Ready In: 1 hr 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb  flank steak
• 2  tablespoons light soy sauce
• 3  tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1  tablespoon sake or 1  tablespoon rice wine
• 1  tablespoon cornstarch
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 1 1⁄2 lbs asparagus or 1 1⁄2 lbs green beans, 2 inches long
• 4  tablespoons  peanut oil
• 1  clove garlic, minced
• 1  slice fresh ginger, minced
• 1⁄8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

1. Thinly slice the steak and cut into 2-inch wide strips.
2. Marinate the steak in a mixture of the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice wine, cornstarch, and sugar for about 1 hour.
3. Blanch the asparagus or green beans until they are just tender, about 5 minutes.
4. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil and stir fry the asparagus or green beans for 2 minutes.
5. Remove them from the pan and add 2 tablespoons more oil.
6. Add the garlic, ginger, and pepper seeds and stir fry for a minute or so.
7. Add the meat and cook for 3 minutes or until it is cooked on the outside and pink inside, or cooked to desired doneness.