SAVORY ASPARAGUS BEEF STIR-FRY

Savory Asparagus Beef Stir-Fry image

Soy sauce and ginger boost the flavor of this savory stir-fry that features strips of beef and water chestnuts along with tender asparagus. Marla Deakins of Salt Lake City, Utah shared the recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot, divided
Dash pepper
1 beef flank steak (1 pound), thinly sliced
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup beef broth
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/4 cup chopped green onions
4 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

In a shallow glass container, combine 2 teaspoons of oil, sugar, salt, half of the ginger and pepper. Add beef and turn to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth, soy sauce, vinegar and remaining ginger until blended; set aside., In a large skillet or wok, brown beef in 2 teaspoons oil. Remove and keep warm. Add remaining oil; stir-fry asparagus for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add water chestnuts and onions; stir-fry for 1 minute. Stir cornstarch mixture; add to the skillet. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Return beef to the pan; heat through. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 718mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges