Stir-Fried Beef With Mushrooms and Asparagus

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 beef steak, any kind, cut into 1 inch chunks (16-24 oz)
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)
• 1/2 lb asparagus, sliced into 1-inch pieces
• 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
• 2 heads baby bok choy
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
• fresh ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 cups cooked white rice

Directions

1. 1

   Cook the rice, as per package directions, while you prepare the stir-fry.

2. 2

   Add 1 tbsp to a large deep frying pan. Heat oil over high heat, about 30 seconds. Add beef to pan and cook until medium, or 3-5 minutes. Remove beef from pan, and set it aside.

3. 3

   Lower the heat to medium, and add the remaining 1 tbsp oil. Add onions, garlic, and ginger (if using). Stir and cook for 30 seconds, then add asparagus, mushrooms and bok choy, cook 3-4 minutes or until vegetables have softened.

4. 4

   Return beef to pan. Add soy sauce, sugar (if using), and pepper, toss to coat everything in sauce. Add 1/4 water, and raise heat to high, cook until water has slightly reduced and sauce starts to thicken.

5. 5

   Serve stir-fry over hot white rice.