This simple, savory creation is made in the time it takes to steam a pot of rice. About 20 minutes and—boom!—you're dishing dinner.
Total Time
Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients 1/2 cup teriyaki marinade2 tablespoons water1 tablespoon cornstarch1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided 1 beef sirloin tip steak (1 pound), thinly sliced1 large sweet onion, chopped1 medium green pepper, thinly sliced1 medium sweet red pepper, thinly sliced1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces1 garlic clove, minced3 cups hot cooked riceSoy sauce, optional Sesame seeds, optional Directions In a small bowl, mix teriyaki marinade, water, cornstarch and pepper until smooth. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add beef; stir-fry until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes. Remove from pan. Stir-fry onion, green pepper, red pepper and asparagus in remaining 1 tablespoon oil until vegetables are crisp-tender 4-5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Return beef to pan; heat through. Serve with rice and if desired, soy sauce and top sesame seeds.
Test Kitchen tip Sesame oil adds nuttiness to the sauce. If you don't have any on hand, use canola oil. Nutrition Facts
2 cups stir-fry with 3/4 cup rice: 444 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 1266mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 30g protein.
