Asparagus With Beef And Black Beans Recipe

Name: Asparagus With Beef And Black Beans Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb Asparagus cleaned; 1/2 lb Beef flank steak sliced thin across the grain; 3 Tbsp. Soy sauce, light; 1/2 tsp Grated fresh ginger root; 2 Tbsp. Chinese rice wine, or possibly dry sherry; 1 Tbsp. Cornstarch; 3 Tbsp. Peanut oil; 2 x Garlic clove sliced thin; 1 Tbsp. Dow See - (see * Note) rinsed, liquid removed; 1/4 c. Chicken stock fresh or possibly canned; 1 pch Sugar; 1 pch Salt to taste

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lb Asparagus cleaned
1/2 lb Beef flank steak sliced thin across the grain
3 Tbsp. Soy sauce, light
1/2 tsp Grated fresh ginger root
2 Tbsp. Chinese rice wine, or possibly dry sherry
1 Tbsp. Cornstarch
3 Tbsp. Peanut oil
2 x Garlic clove sliced thin
1 Tbsp. Dow See - (see * Note) rinsed, liquid removed
1/4 c. Chicken stock fresh or possibly canned
1 pch Sugar
1 pch Salt to taste

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* Note: Fermented black beans, available in Asian markets.
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Slice the cleaned asparagus diagonally into 1/4-inch pcs.
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Set aside.
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In a small bowl marinate the sliced beef in 2 Tbsp.
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of the light soy sauce, ginger, rice wine and the cornstarch.
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Mix well and let sit for 15 min.
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Heat a wok or possibly large frying pan and add in the oil.
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The oil should begin to smoke.
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Quickly lay the meat on one side in the pan.
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Don't turn, but cook over high heat for a moment till the one side begins to brown.
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Toss-stir the meat for a moment and remove from the pan, allowing the oil to drain back into the pan.
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Heat the pan again and add in the garlic.
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Stir-fry for just a moment and add in the rinsed fermented black beans (dow see).
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Stir-fry for another moment and add in the asparagus.
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Toss for a few seconds, then add in the remaining soy sauce, salt and sugar.
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Stir-fry just till tender, about 5 min.
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Add in the meat and chicken stock.
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Stir to make a sauce.
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Serve immediately.
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Hint on cleaning asparagus: Hold the bottom end of the stem in one hand and gently bend the stalk with the other.
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The stalk will break where it is tender, thus giving you a piece of asparagus which is entirely edible.
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With a little practice you will know exactly where to break the vegetable.
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Save the broken-off ends for soups.
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Slice and add in to soup stock, then drain and throw away the coarse stalks before serving.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lb Asparagus cleaned, 1/2 lb Beef flank steak sliced thin across the grain, 3 Tbsp. Soy sauce, light, 1/2 tsp Grated fresh ginger root, and more.

Yes, Asparagus With Beef And 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!