Beef Asparagus
Beef asparagus is a tasty Chinese dish that combines tender beef with fresh asparagus, all coated in a rich brown sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a perfect go-to for quick weeknight dinners. The sauce brings out the savory flavors of the beef and asparagus, making each bite absolutely satisfying!
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 8 oz (230g) beef (cut into thin strips)
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 6 oz (175g) asparagus (cut into long strips)
- 1 small red bell pepper (cut into long strips)
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 3 dashes ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce (or oyster sauce)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce (for coloring purpose)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons shaoxing wine
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- 1
Marinate the beef with all the Marinade ingredients for 15 minutes.
- 2
Combine all the ingredients for the Sauce, stirring well, and set aside.
- 3
Heat a wok and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Once the oil is hot, add the beef and stir quickly until the surface turns opaque and is slightly charred. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- 4
Clean the wok and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. When the oil is hot, add the garlic and stir-fry until fragrant. Add the asparagus and stir a few times before returning the beef to the wok.
- 5
Add the sauce and stir to combine well. Stir in the bell pepper and dish out to serve.