Beef Stir Fry with Broccoli and Asparagus

I was looking to make an Asian inspired beef and broccoli dish and this recipe immediately caught my eye because of the additional vegetables on the ingredients list. The original recipe called for snap peas and edamame as well however I decided the basic broccoli with the not so basic asparagus would hit the spot. I also doubled the beef; eight ounces just wasn’t going to cut it for us. I’m glad I did this because the two pounds of veggies would have way overshadowed the beef.

This dinner was quite tasty. A little bit of spice, but not too, much plus a full plate of greens. I enjoy finding other ways to have beef besides the typical steak or roast. This is definitely a great go to recipe to replace the ‘Chinese takeout’ version with MUCH healthier and satisfying alternative.

Adapted from Ellie Krieger

Ingredients
1/4 cup mirin or semisweet white wine, like Riesling
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar (I used white wine vinegar)
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 tsp canola oil
1 lb beef top sirloin steak, sliced 1/4 inch thick
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 large bunch broccoli (approx 1 pound), trimmed and cut into small florets
1 bunch asparagus (approx 1 pound), trimmed and sliced on diagonal into 2-inch pieces
1 1/2 tsp cornstarch dissolved in 1/4 cup warm water
1 tsp sesame oil

Directions
1. Combine mirin or white wine, orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, red pepper flakes and water in a small bowl.

2. In a large wok or very large (14-inch) sauté pan, heat 1/2 teaspoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook, stirring, until just browned, about 2 minutes. Transfer the beef to a plate and keep warm.

3. Heat the remaining teaspoon of oil over medium heat and cook garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add broccoli and asparagus, raise heat to medium-high, and cook for 3 minutes until vegetables are slightly softened.

4. Add the mirin-soy mixture and cook, stirring, until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.

5. Add the beef and dissolved cornstarch and stir to incorporate. Cook until mixture thickens slightly and beef is heated through, an additional 2 minutes. Drizzle with sesame oil and serve over rice.

The Facts
6 Servings
*Rice NOT Included