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Sesame Beef and Asparagus Stir-Fry

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This dish takes just minutes to prepare, so steam some rice ahead of time. A salad of sliced radishes and sweet onions drizzled with a light vinaigrette rounds things out. For dessert, try vanilla frozen yogurt topped with sugared strawberries.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
10 ounces top sirloin, thinly sliced across grain
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 cup sliced red onion
8 ounces slender asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 teaspoons oriental sesame oil

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Spread sesame seeds on large plate. Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper; coat with sesame seeds.

    Step 2

    Heat vegetable oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add onion; stir-fry 1 minute. Add asparagus; stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Add beef; stir-fry until brown, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add 1/3 cup water and hoisin sauce. Cook until sauce is bubbling and coats beef and vegetables, stirring often, about 2 minutes. Stir in sesame oil. Season with salt and pepper.

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