Chinese Beef And Asparagus With Black Bean Sauce

Name: Chinese Beef And Asparagus With Black Bean Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs asparagus; 1 lb flank steak, sliced thinly across the grain; 3 tablespoons peanut oil; Marinade; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 3 tablespoons dry sherry or 3 tablespoons chinese rice wine; 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch; Sauce; 2 -3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon fermented black beans, rinsed and chopped; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch sugar; 1/4 cup chicken broth

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs asparagus
1 lb flank steak, sliced thinly across the grain
3 tablespoons peanut oil
Marinade
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
3 tablespoons dry sherry or 3 tablespoons chinese rice wine
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
Sauce
2 -3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon fermented black beans, rinsed and chopped
1 pinch salt
1 pinch sugar
1/4 cup chicken broth

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["Prepare the asparagus by washing, breaking the stem at the ""natural"" break point and slice diagonally into 1/2 to 1 inch pieces.", "(OPTIONAL: Steam the asparagus pieces for 3-4 minutes.) Put aside.", "Combine the marinade ingredients in a small bowl (soy sauce, ginger, sherry and cornstarch) then add the sliced meat. Mix well and let sit for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally if you wish.", "Head a wok or large frying pan, add the oil. When it is is just beginning to smoke, add the meat, laying each piece on one side in the pan, Do not turn but cook over high heat for a moment, until the one side begins to brown. Toss-stir the meat for a moment and remove from the pan, allowing the oil to drain back into the pan. You may want to do this in two batches to keep the meat sizzling.", "Heat the pan to hot again and add the garlic. Stir-fry for a minute then add the rinsed, chopped black beans and stirfry another bit. Add the asparagus, toss with the vegetables then add the other T of soy sauce and the pinches of sugar and salt. Stirfy until the asparagus is done to your liking (probably about 5 minutes if you didn't steam it first; less if you did).", "Add the meat and its drippings and the chicken broth. Stir to make a sauce, then serve."]

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs asparagus, 1 lb flank steak, sliced thinly across the grain, 3 tablespoons peanut oil, Marinade, and more.

Yes, Chinese Beef And Asparagus With Black Bean Sauce 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!