ASPARAGUS BEEF CASHEW STIR-FRY

Asparagus Beef Cashew Stir-Fry image

As appetizing to the eye as it is to the palate, this stovetop specialty features lots of vegetables, beef and crunchy cashews. The recipe comes from a local restaurant. -Joyce Huebner, Marinette, Wisconsin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup beef broth
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 whole garlic cloves
2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-1/2-inch pieces
2 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 large carrot, cut into 2-1/2-inch strips
2-1/2 cups sliced cooked roast beef (2-1/2-inch strips)
1 cup salted cashew halves
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and broth until smooth. Stir in soy sauce and sugar; set aside. In a wok or large skillet, heat oil; add garlic. Cook and stir until lightly browned, about 1 minute; discard garlic., Stir-fry the asparagus, onions, red pepper and carrot until crisp-tender, 15-20 minutes. Add beef and heat through. Stir reserved sauce; add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with cashews. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Fat 21g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 815mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 30g protein.