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Beef Asparagus

Name: Beef Asparagus
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 8 oz beef (cut into thin strips) (Source: 8 oz (230g) beef (cut into thin strips)); 2 tablespoons oil (Source: 2 tablespoons oil); 1 clove garlic (minced) (Source: 1 clove garlic (minced)); 6 oz asparagus (cut into long strips) (Source: 6 oz (175g) asparagus (cut into long strips)); 1 each small red bell pepper (cut into long strips) (Source: 1 small red bell pepper (cut into long strips)); 1/2 teaspoon + 1 teaspoon sugar (Source: 1/2 teaspoon sugar; Source: 1 teaspoon sugar); 1 teaspoon + 2 tablespoons cornstarch (Source: 1 teaspoon cornstarch; Source: 2 tablespoons cornstarch); As Needed black pepper (Source: 3 dashes ground black pepper; authorized salt/pepper exception.); 1 teaspoon fish sauce (or oyster sauce) (Source: 1 teaspoon fish sauce (or oyster sauce)); 2 tablespoons + 1/2 cup water (Source: 2 tablespoons water; Source: 1/2 cup water); 1 tablespoon soy sauce (Source: 1 tablespoon soy sauce); 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (Source: 1 tablespoon oyster sauce); 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce (for coloring purpose) (Source: 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce (for coloring purpose)); 2 teaspoons shaoxing wine (Source: 2 teaspoons shaoxing wine); As Needed salt (Source: 1 pinch salt; authorized salt/pepper exception.)

Beef Asparagus is made with beef, asparagus, and fish sauce.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 5 min
Total: 25 min
Original yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 15 listed

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Estimating…

BeefMain coursePrep: 16–30 minutesTotal: 30 minutes or less

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Main course
Primary protein: Beef
Preparation & total time: Prep: 16–30 minutes · Total: 30 minutes or less

A few quick notes

1. Allow for marinating

Check the marinating step before planning the cooking.

2. Prepare the first additions

Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.

Get to know the ingredients

beef (cut into thin strips)

In the method: Marinate the beef with all the Marinade ingredients for 15 minutes.

garlic (minced)

In the method: When the oil is hot, add the garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.

asparagus (cut into long strips)

In the method: Add the asparagus and stir a few times before returning the beef to the wok.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Stir in the bell pepper and dish out to serve.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Start with this step: Marinate the beef with all the Marinade ingredients for 15 minutes.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Check the marinating step before planning the cooking.

What happens at the end?

Stir in the bell pepper and dish out to serve.

How do I plan the ingredient amounts?

This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.

Additional recipe notes

One common mistake in Chinese stir fries is that the sauce can often be gloppy, gooey, and overly starchy, making the dish unappetizing. A good stir fry should have a light sauce that coats the ingredients just right. To ensure the beef is tender, slice it against the grain. Traditional Chinese techniques like “velveting” and marinating the meat with cornstarch keep the beef juicy and tender while enhancing the flavor. Another effective method for making meat—whether beef or chicken—extra juicy and moist is to flash fry it in really hot oil or do a quick stir-fry until it’s half cooked. I always use this method, just like in this beef asparagus recipe.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: rasamalaysia.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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