Sesame-Ginger Beef and Asparagus Stir-Fry

Name: Sesame-Ginger Beef and Asparagus Stir-Fry
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb lean sirloin steaks, sliced into thin strips; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 4 tablespoons peanut oil, divided; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 lb thin asparagus, tough ends snapped off and cut on the diagonal into 1 1/2 inch pieces; 1 bunch green onion, thinly, diagonally sliced; 1 1/2 tablespoons peeled minced fresh ginger; 2/3 cup beef broth; 1 tablespoon fish sauce (nam pla); 1 teaspoon sugar

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Recipe by Hey Jude

Delicious and quick to prepare. I serve this with steamed jasmine rice for a nice after-work dinner. Adapted from Bon Appetit

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READY IN: 30mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

lb lean sirloin steaks, sliced into thin strips
2

teaspoons cornstarch
4

tablespoons peanut oil, divided
1

teaspoon sesame oil
1

lb thin asparagus, tough ends snapped off and cut on the diagonal into 1 1/2 inch pieces
1

bunch green onion, thinly, diagonally sliced
1 ¹⁄₂

tablespoons peeled minced fresh ginger
²⁄₃

cup beef broth
1

tablespoon fish sauce (nam pla)
1

teaspoon sugar

DIRECTIONS

Combine beef and cornstarch in a large bowl; using your hands, rub to coat well.
Heat 2 tablespoons peanut oil in a large skillet over high heat; working in batches, add beef in a single layer and cook, undisturbed, until meat begins to blacken on the bottom, about 1 1/2 minutes; turn over and cook until second side browns, about 1 minute; transfer beef to a large plate.
Heat remaining 2 tablespoons peanut oil and 1 tsp sesame oil in same skillet over medium-high heat; add asparagus, green onions and ginger; saute until vegetables are tinged brown and crisp-tender, about 2 minutes; add broth, fish sauce and sugar; bring to a boil; return beef to skillet and cook until sauce is slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
Transfer to a platter and serve.

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