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Sesame Beef and Asparagus Stir-Fry

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 Servings

Ingredients

1

1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

10

ounces top sirloin, thinly sliced across grain

2

tablespoon vegetable oil

3

/4 sliced red onion

8

ounces slender asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1½-inch pieces (about 2 cups)

1

/3 cup water

2

tablespoons hoisin sauce

2

teaspoons oriental sesame oil

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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.