asparagus beef

How To Make asparagus beef

• 1

  Cut steak lengthwise in 2-1/2-inch strips, trimming off fat as you go.
• 2

  Then cut across the grain, in 1/8-inch thick strips.
• 3

  Put meat in bowl and att 1 teaspoon salt, cornstarch, and 2 teaspoons soy sauce.
• 4

  Wash asparagus carefully, break off tough ends, and cut diagonally into pieces about 1/4-inch thick. (If you cut on a sharp diagonal, the pieces will be abut 1-1/2 to 2\" long.)
• 5

  Cut onions in half lengthwise, lay cut side down, and slice crosswise into 1/4\" slices.
• 6

  Smash garlic cloves with flat side of knife or cleaver and remove skin.
• 7

  Heat a wide frying pan or wok over highest heat, add 1/4 cup oil, it should bubble slightly from the heat.
• 8

  Add garlic and cook just until pale brown.
• 9

  Heat a wide frying pan or wok over highest heat, add 1/4 cup oil, it should bubble slightly from the heat.
• 10

  Add garlic and cook just until pale brown.
• 11

  Remove and discard.
• 12

  Add meat, stir frequently, and cook until almost browned. Remove to a bowl.
• 13

  Add 3 tablespoons more oil.
• 14

  Add onion.
• 15

  Cook a minute or two stirring constantly.
• 16

  Make a little hollow on top of the onion; add bean sauce.
• 17

  Cook until onion starts to get translucent.
• 18

  Add asparagus and sprinkle over 1 teaspoon salt, sugar and 1 tablespoon soy sauce.
• 19

  Cover and cook, taking the top off occasionally to stir well, just until asparagus is tender-crisp.
• 20

  Then, put the meat on top.
• 21

  Cook, stirring, just long enough to get the meat reheated.
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  BEAN SAUCE DIRECTIONS Heat a wok or heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
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  Add the oil, the black beans and garlic.
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  Stir-fry about 12 seconds.
• 25

  Add the rest of the ingredients and stir-fry about 1 minute or until sauce thickens.
• 26

  Makes about 3/4 cup sauce.
• 27

  TIPS: This is usually served over white rice. I always add more garlic, usually with the onion, and leaving it in. You can experiment with using flavored oil in part. Also, try a different Asian sauce if you have it on hand.
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