Recipe: Stir-Fry Beef with Asparagus

STIR-FRY BEEF WITH ASPARAGUS

1 lb beef flank steak, partially frozen
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp soy sauce
4 tbsp cooking oil, divided use
12 spears asparagus
3 tbsp cooking oil
1 tsp sugar
2 tbsp dry sherry
2 tbsp chicken broth

Using sharp knife, cut flank steak across grain into very thin slices; set aside.

Combine cornstarch, soy sauce, and the 1 tablespoon cooking oil; pour over beef slices and stir to coat all meat; set aside.

Cut asparagus on the bias into 1-inch pieces. Drop asparagus into pan of boiling water. Simmer 1-2 minutes. Drain.

Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons cooking oil in wok till sizzling. Sprinkle sugar over oil. Add beef strips and cook quickly for 1 minute.

Add asparagus; cook and stir 1 min more. Add the sherry and chicken broth; cook 1/2 minute more.

To serve, arrange meat and vegetables on platter.

Makes 4 servings
Source: magazine recipe clipping