Yellow Pepper Beef Stir-Fry

Taste of Home

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  teaspoons cornstarch, divided
• 2  teaspoons brown sugar, divided
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 2  tablespoons  rice wine vinegar, divided
• 1  lb beef sirloin steak, cut into 1/4-inch strips
• 1⁄4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 2  tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1  tablespoon canola oil
• 1  medium sweet onion, cut into wedges
• 2  cups  cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
• 1  cup  julienned yellow sweet pepper

Directions

1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, garlic, pepper and 1 tablespoon vinegar.
2. Add beef; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
3. In a bowl, combine the remaining cornstarch and brown sugar. Add the broth, soy sauce and remaining vinegar; stir until smooth. Set aside.
4. In a large nonstick skillet or wok, heat oil; stir-fry beef until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm.
5. In the same pan, stir-fry onion for 2 minutes. Add asparagus and yellow pepper; stir-fry for 5-6 minutes or until crisp-tender.
6. Return beef to the pan. Stir broth mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.