Beef Asparagus Stir Fry

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced, divided
• 1 lb sirloin steak, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 cup beef broth
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1/2 cup red pepper, sliced
• 1 cup mushroom, sliced
• 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained
• 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon sesame seed, toasted

Directions

1. 1

   In a shallow glass container, combine 1 Tablepoon of oil, sugar, and half of the ginger. Add beef and turn to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes.

2. 2

   In a bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar and remaining ginger until blended. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a large skillet or wok, brown beef in 1 Tablespoon of oil. Remove and keep warm. Add 1 more tablespoon of oil to the pan. Stir fry asparagus, red pepper and mushrooms for a minute or two. Add water chestnuts and onions; stir-fry for 1 minute. Add cornstarch mixture to the skillet.

4. 4

   Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Return beef to the pan; heat through.

5. 5

   Serve over hot rice. Garnish with sesame seeds.