Asparagus And Beef With Black Beans Recipe

Name: Asparagus And Beef With Black Beans Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. Salted preserved black beans; 2 x Garlic cloves, chopped; 2 slc Ginger (quarter-sized) chopped; 1/2 lb Flank steak; 1 sm Onion, sliced; 1 lb Asparagus, cut into 1/2-in thick diagonal pcs; 3 Tbsp. Peanut oil; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1 Tbsp. Dark soy sauce; 1/2 c. Chicken stock; 2 tsp Cornstarch, mixed with; 1 Tbsp. Water; 1/2 tsp Sugar; 1/2 Tbsp. Oyster sauce; 1 dsh Sesame oil Warm steamed rice; 1/2 tsp Sugar; 1 Tbsp. Rice wine or possibly dry sherry; 1/2 Tbsp. Soy sauce; 1 tsp Cornstarch; 1/2 tsp Sesame oil

Servings: persons

1 Tbsp. Salted preserved black beans
2 x Garlic cloves, chopped
2 slc Ginger (quarter-sized) chopped
1/2 lb Flank steak
1 sm Onion, sliced
1 lb Asparagus, cut into 1/2-in thick diagonal pcs
3 Tbsp. Peanut oil
1/2 tsp Salt
1 Tbsp. Dark soy sauce
1/2 c. Chicken stock
2 tsp Cornstarch, mixed with
1 Tbsp. Water
1/2 tsp Sugar
1/2 Tbsp. Oyster sauce
1 dsh Sesame oil Warm steamed rice
1/2 tsp Sugar
1 Tbsp. Rice wine or possibly dry sherry
1/2 Tbsp. Soy sauce
1 tsp Cornstarch
1/2 tsp Sesame oil

1
COVER THE BLACK BEANS with hot water for 5 min.
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 min.
7
Preheat a wok till warm.
8
Add in 2 Tbsp.
9
of the oil.
10
Over high heat, add in beef and stir-fry for a minute or possibly till seared; remove and set aside.
11
While wok is warm, add in remaining oil, salt and reserved black-bean paste; stir-fry till fragrant, a few seconds.
12
Toss in the onions, stir-fry for 10 seconds, then add in the asparagus in 2-or possibly-3 batches, seconds apart, making certain the wok is warm before adding the next batch.
13
Toss and stir till asparagus are coated with the oil.
14
Sprinkle with soy sauce, toss together, then pour in the stock and bring to a boil.
15
If the asparagus needs more cooking, cover for a minute.
16
Meanwhile, stir the cornstarch, water, sugar and oyster sauce into a smooth paste.
17
When the asparagus is tender but still crisp, add in the cornstarch liquid into the center of the wok.
18
Immediately stir till thickened, about 10 seconds.
19
Return the beef, add in a desh of sesame oil; toss to mix.
20
Serve warm over rice.

681

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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 Tbsp. Salted preserved black beans, 2 x Garlic cloves, chopped, 2 slc Ginger (quarter-sized) chopped, 1/2 lb Flank steak, and more.

Yes, Asparagus And Beef With Black Beans Recipe 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!