Spiced Beef & Asparagus Stir Fry |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs new york strip steaks, about 1 inch thick |
2 tablespoons soy sauce |
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated |
1 garlic clove, large, pushed through a press |
1 tablespoon dry sherry |
1 1/2 teaspoons apricot preserves, no sugar added |
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil |
1/4 teaspoon chinese five spice powder |
4 teaspoons canola oil |
24 asparagus, spears, trimmed |
2 tablespoons sesame seeds |
24 cherry tomatoes |
Directions:
1. Remove any hard fat from around edge of steaks. Cut steaks crosswise into thin slices. 2. Combine marinade ingredients in a zipper-lock plastic bag or baking dish, add beef, and toss to coat evenly. Refrigerate 1 to 4 hours. 3. Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over high heat until very hot. Add one-third of the beef. Stir-fry 1-1/2 minutes until no longer pink and transfer to a large shallow serving bowl. Repeat twice with remaining beef. 4. Add remaining teaspoon of oil to skillet along with asparagus and sesame seeds. Stir-fry 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and stir to heat through, 1 minute. Toss vegetables with meat and accumulated juices. Serve immediately. |
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