Beef Asparagus
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4.6
30 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
249 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Beef Asparagus
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Beef asparagus is a tasty Chinese dish that combines tender beef with fresh asparagus, all coated in a rich brown sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a perfect go-to for quick weeknight dinners. The sauce brings out the savory flavors of the beef and asparagus, making each bite absolutely satisfying!
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Ingredients
- 8 oz (230g) beef cut into thin strips
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 6 oz (175g) asparagus cut into long strips
- 1 small red bell pepper cut into long strips
Marinade:
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 3 dashes ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce or oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce for coloring purpose
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons Shaoxing wine
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Marinate the beef with all the Marinade ingredients for 15 minutes.
- Combine all the ingredients for the Sauce, stirring well, and set aside.
- Heat a wok and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Once the oil is hot, add the beef and stir quickly until the surface turns opaque and is slightly charred. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Clean the wok and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. When the oil is hot, add the garlic and stir-fry until fragrant. Add the asparagus and stir a few times before returning the beef to the wok.
- Add the sauce and stir to combine well. Stir in the bell pepper and dish out to serve.
Notes
- One common mistake in Chinese stir fries is that the sauce can often be gloppy, gooey, and overly starchy, making the dish unappetizing. A good stir fry should have a light sauce that coats the ingredients just right.
- To ensure the beef is tender, slice it against the grain.
- Traditional Chinese techniques like "velveting" and marinating the meat with cornstarch keep the beef juicy and tender while enhancing the flavor.
- Another effective method for making meat—whether beef or chicken—extra juicy and moist is to flash fry it in really hot oil or do a quick stir-fry until it’s half cooked. I always use this method, just like in this beef asparagus recipe.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
4people
Calories
249kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
543mg
(23%)
Potassium
269mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
326IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 249 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4people | |
| Calories | 249kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 543mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 269mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 326IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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