Hoisin Beef and Asparagus Stir Fry

Ingredients

• 1 lb strip steak, (cut into 1/4 inch thick slices)
• 1/2 c Hoisin Sauce
• 1 tsp oil
• 1 lb asparagus, (woody ends removed, stalks cut into 1 inch pieces)
• 2 Tbsp water
• 1 red pepper (cut into strips)
• Salt and pepper ((to taste))
• Sesame seeds ((to top))

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine steak slices and 2 Tbsp Hoisin sauce in a shallow bowl. Let marinade 10 minutes. (Or up to 12 hours, covered, in the refrigerator.)

2. 2

   Heat ½ tsp of oil in a wok or large non-stick skillet, over medium-high heat. Add the steak, and cook, stirring often, until the beef is mostly cooked through, 2-3 min. Remove steak from pan and set aside.

3. 3

   Add remaining ½ tsp oil to the wok. Add asparagus and sauté until the color begins to brighten 1-2 minutes. Add the remaining 6 Tbsp Hoisin sauce and 2 Tbsp water. Mix well. Cover the wok and steam for 1 minute.

4. 4

   Add the red pepper strips and cooked steak to the pan. Sauté an additional 2-3 minutes, until the sauce has thickened and the ingredients are heated through.

5. 5

   Serve hot with rice or noodles.