This sesame-ginger scented beef and asparagus stir-fry is fresh, flavorful and ready in less than 15 minutes.
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
- 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
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.
Step 2. In the same pan you cooked the beef, add the asparagus and sauté until bright green.
Step 3. While asparagus is cooking, whisk together your stir-fry sauce in a separate bowl.
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.
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
Yes it is! You’ll want to cut the spears into smaller pieces though. I typically cut my asparagus into thirds when stir-frying.
Asparagus is a super versatile vegetable and tastes great with beef, chicken, pork, and fish!
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.
More Stir-Fry Recipes
- Beef Stir-Fry with Rice Noodles
- Chicken and Green Bean Stir-Fry
- Chinese Shrimp and Broccoli Stir-Fry
- Mixed Vegetable Stir-Fry
- Pork and Asparagus Stir-Fry
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Ginger Beef and Asparagus Stir-Fry
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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