Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Steak and asparagus stir fry

Another great recipe from cooking light found here. This is very easy and quite tasty. If you don't like spice omit the red pepper flakes. I think the heat is perfect.

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted chicken stock 

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 5 teaspoons canola oil, divided 
  • 12 ounces boneless sirloin steak, cut into 1/4-inch strips 
  • 12 ounces medium asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces 
  • medium red bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • green onions, chopped
  1. 1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk.
  2. 2. Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add beef; stir-fry until browned but not cooked through (about 1 1/2 minutes). Place beef on a plate; discard liquid in pan.
  3. 3. Return pan to high heat. Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil; swirl to coat. Add asparagus and bell pepper; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add crushed red pepper and green onions; stir-fry 30 seconds. Reduce heat to medium-high. Add stock mixture; cook 3 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened. Return beef and any juices to pan, and cook for 1 minute.