2007-10-08

Beef and Asparagus Stir-Fry



For those who are busy and health conscious, stir-frying is the solution! You can cook with a minimal amount of fat in a minimal amount of time. Quench your thirst with a mango spritzer. Simply combine mango nectar and carbonated water and enjoy.

Estimated Times
Preparation Time 15 mins.
Cooking Time 15 mins.

1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons MAGGI Instant Beef Flavor Bouillon
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
12 ounces boneless beef sirloin, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 small yellow, red or green bell pepper, chopped
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup carrot strips
2 cups (6 ounces) sliced fresh mushrooms
2 green onions, sliced
3 cups hot cooked rice

COMBINE water, soy sauce, bouillon and cornstarch in small bowl.

HEAT oil in large skillet. Add asparagus, beef, bell pepper, onion and carrot; cook, stirring frequently, until beef is no longer pink.

ADD mushrooms and green onions; cook until tender. Stir in soy sauce mixture; cook, stirring constantly, until sauce comes to a boil and thickens. Serve over rice. Season with ground black pepper.

Serving Size: 4

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