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Ginger Beef and Asparagus Stir-Fry

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This sesame-ginger scented beef and asparagus stir-fry is fresh, flavorful and ready in less than 15 minutes.

Ginger beef and asparagus stir-fry over rice and topped with freshly chopped chives.

Everyone has a couple recipes in their back pockets, right? You know the ones, you keep coming back to them again and again when you have no idea what to make for dinner. In our house, stir-fries are my go-to, every time. Hands down.

The great thing about having Asian pantry staples is that you can create a fresh and flavorful dinner faster than you can order takeout and for a lot less calories and cash. Chicken Lo Mein, Thai Basil Shrimp, and this delicious Ginger Beef and Asparagus Stir-Fry!

Ingredients

Labeled ingredients for ginger beef and asparagus stir-fry.
  • Beef: I prefer to use a beef sirloin steak cut into thin slices.
  • Asparagus: Somewhat earthy and grassy in flavor, it’s also a great source of fiber and potassium.
  • Ginger: Adds great flavor to the sauce, and you can also sauté with the beef for extra ginger flavor.
  • Stir-fry sauce: Chicken broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sugar whisk together to make a delicious and savory stir-fry sauce.

How to Make Ginger Beef and Asparagus Stir-Fry

Cooking sirloin in a wok.

Step 1. In a large skillet or wok, heat cooking oil or spray over medium high heat. Add your seasoned beef slices and sear a couple minutes each side.

Cooking chopped asparagus in wok.

Step 2. In the same pan you cooked the beef, add the asparagus and sauté until bright green.

Whisking together stir-fry sauce.

Step 3. While asparagus is cooking, whisk together your stir-fry sauce in a separate bowl.

Tossing beef and asparagus in stir-fry sauce in wok on stove.

Step 4. Add the beef back to the pan with the asparagus, and pour sauce over the top. Stir-fry until warmed through and coated in sauce.

Looking down on a plate of ginger beef and asparagus stir-fry over rice.

Serve over a bed or white or brown rice, garnish with freshly chopped chives, and enjoy your Ginger Beef and Asparagus Stir-Fry!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is asparagus good for stir-fry?

Yes it is! You’ll want to cut the spears into smaller pieces though. I typically cut my asparagus into thirds when stir-frying.

What protein goes well with asparagus?

Asparagus is a super versatile vegetable and tastes great with beef, chicken, pork, and fish!

What do you serve with stir-fry?

I love to serve stir-fry over a bed of brown rice, but you could use white rice, quinoa, or noodles! Rice noodles and chow mein are both great options.

Edge of a white plate topped with rice and ginger beef and asparagus stir fry.

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Ginger Beef and Asparagus Stir-Fry

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Liz Della Croce
This sesame-ginger scented beef and asparagus stir-fry is fresh, flavorful and ready in less than 15 minutes.
PREP: 10 minutes
COOK: 12 minutes
TOTAL: 22 minutes
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Servings4

Ingredients
 

  • 1 pound beef sirloin steak (sliced thin)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 12 asparagus spears (sliced 1 inch pieces)
  • ½ cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cloves garlic (grated)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Nakano Natural Rice Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons grated ginger
  • 2 teaspoons chili paste
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • brown rice or nori sheets (to serve)

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat a wok or large deep skillet over high heat and spray with cooking spray.
  • Sprinkle steak slices with salt and pepper and sear in the hot pan until crust forms, about 1-2 minutes per side; remove from pan and set aside.
  • Add asparagus to the pan and sauté until bright green, about 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • While asparagus is cooking, whisk together remaining ingredients: chicken broth through sugar. Add reserved beef back to the pan along with the sauce and stir-fry until warmed through and sauce reduces in half, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Serve over brown rice or with toasted nori sheets.

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Liz’s Notes

Nutrition Facts do not include rice or nori seaweed sheets.

Nutrition

Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 10.3g | Protein: 25.1g | Fat: 17.4g | Saturated Fat: 6.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11.2g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 215mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4.7g


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14 responses to “Ginger Beef and Asparagus Stir-Fry”

  1. Susan Avatar
    Susan

    Made this for dinner tonight and my husband really liked it – apparently except for the asparagus, which he said was a surprise. I think he’s not a big fan of asparagus (too bad), so in the future I’ll probably do this with broccoli. He commented especially on the wonderful flavor of the sauce. This one’s definitely a keeper.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Yes broccoli would be a great alternative! We like to use green beans too! So glad it was a hit!

  2. Rose McAvoy Avatar
    Rose McAvoy

    Rice vinegar is one of my favorite ways to perk up a stir-fry. Thank you for the inspiration to use beef next time.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      YES! I love rice vinegar too. Love your blog Rose!

  3. Gina @ Running to the Kitchen Avatar
    Gina @ Running to the Kitchen

    Great looking easy dinner! Rice vinegar is a great back-pocket addition to Asian meals :)

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I am a rice vinegar freak.. I know you get it. ;)

  4. kita Avatar
    kita

    I am so crushing on this stir fry! Love the flavors and the asparagus! Give me an excuse to pack this all into one meal! Heck yeah!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Thank you pretty lady!!

  5. gerry @ foodness gracious Avatar
    gerry @ foodness gracious

    Looking good!! Love a good beef stir fry :)

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Nothing better right? Thanks Gerry!

  6. naomi Avatar
    naomi

    Such a great idea for a fast and easy weeknight meal!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I’m all about fast and easy dinners!

  7. Susan Avatar
    Susan

    This sounds really wonderful, Liz. Besides the combination of flavors I appreciate how simple the preparation is. I have a somewhat simpler go-to recipe that uses chicken and snow peas, but the time spent preparing the fresh snow peas takes the recipe out of the simple category.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I love that you use snow peas! I don’t always think to use the but my kids love them!