Asparagus and Beef with Black Beans Recipe

Name: Asparagus and Beef with Black Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon black beans salted preserved; 2 each garlic cloves minced; 2 slices ginger minced; 1/2 pound beef, flank steak (london broil); 1 small onions sliced; 1 pound asparagus cut into 1/2-in thick diagonal pieces; 3 tablespoons peanut oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon soy sauce, dark; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 1 tb water; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 tablespoon oyster sauce; 1 dash sesame oil; 1 x rice hot steamed; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1 tablespoon rice wine or dry sherry; 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce, tamari; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon black beans salted preserved
2 each garlic cloves minced
2 slices ginger minced
1/2 pound beef, flank steak (london broil)
1 small onions sliced
1 pound asparagus cut into 1/2-in thick diagonal pieces
3 tablespoons peanut oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon soy sauce, dark
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 1 tb water
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 dash sesame oil
1 x rice hot steamed
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon rice wine or dry sherry
1/2 tablespoon soy sauce, tamari
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

1
Cover the black beans with warm water for 5 minutes.
2
Drain.
3
Rinse thoroughly to remove salt.
4
Put into a bowl with the garlic and ginger; mash into a paste and set aside.
5
Slice the beef against the grain into 1/4 inch thick slices; toss with the beef marinade.
6
Set aside for 10 minutes.
7
Preheat a wok until hot.
8
Add 2 tablespoons of the oil.
9
Over high heat, add beef and stir-fry for a minute or until seared; remove and set aside.
10
While wok is hot, add remaining oil, salt and reserved black-bean paste; stir-fry until fragrant, a few seconds.
11
Toss in the onions, stir-fry for 10 seconds, then add the asparagus in 2-or-3 batches, seconds apart, making certain the wok is hot before adding the next batch.
12
Toss and stir until asparagus are coated with the oil.
13
Sprinkle with soy sauce, toss together, then pour in the stock and bring to a boil.
14
If the asparagus needs more cooking, cover for a minute.
15
Meanwhile, stir the cornstarch, water, sugar and oyster sauce into a smooth paste.
16
When the asparagus is tender but still crisp, add the cornstarch liquid into the center of the wok.
17
Immediately stir until thickened, about 10 seconds.
18
Return the beef, add a desh of sesame oil; toss to mix.
19
Serve hot over rice.

739

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon black beans salted preserved, 2 each garlic cloves minced, 2 slices ginger minced, 1/2 pound beef, flank steak (london broil), and more.

Yes, Asparagus and Beef with Black Beans falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Asparagus and Beef with Black Beans

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