posted by Sandy in Baltimore 02-27-100 6:44 PM 
 
* Exported from MasterCook * 
Stir-Fry Beef-Asparagus 
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Serving Size : 5 Preparation Time :0:00 
Categories : Chinese Chicken 
Beef 
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method 
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1 Cup Mushrooms -- sliced 
1 Pound Boneless Sirloin Steak   
4 Tablespoons Oil, divided 
2 Tablespoons Cornstarch, divided 
1 Teaspoon Salt 
1 Teaspoon Sugar 
1 Teaspoon Soy Sauce 
1 Dash White Pepper   
1 Pound Asparagus 
4 Ounces Pea Pods 
3/4 Cup Chicken Soup, divided 
2 Tablespoons Oyster Sauce 
1 Teaspoon Ginger – finely chopped 
1 Teaspoon Garlic – finely chopped 
2 Tablespoons Dry White Wine
Trim fat from beef; cut beef with grain into 2-inch strips.  Cut strips across grain into 1/2-inch slices.
Toss beef, 1 tbl. oil, 1 tsp. cornstarch, 1 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. sugar, the soy sauce and white pepper in a glass or plastic bowl.  Cover and refrigerate at least 20 minutes.
Break off ends of asparagus and cut into 2-inch pieces.  Remove strings from pea pods.  Place pea pods in boiling water.  Cover and cook 1 minute; drain.  Immediately rinse under running cold water; drain.
Cut green onions into 2-inch lengths, cut pieces lengthwise into thin strips. 
Mix 1/4 cup chicken broth, 2 tbl. cornstarch, the oyster sauce, and 1 tsp. sugar.
Heat wok until 1 or 2 drops of water bubble and skitter when sprinkled in wok.  Add 3 tbl. oil; rotate wok to coat sides.  Add beef, gingerroot and garlic; stir-fry until beef is brown, about 3 minutes.  Remove beef from wok.
Add 2 tbl. of oil to wok; rotate to coat sides.  Add mushrooms, asparagus, and 1 tsp. of salt; stir-fry 1 minute.  Add wine; cook and stir 30 seconds.  Stir in 1/2 cup chicken broth; heat to boiling.  Stir in beef; heat to boiling.  Stir in cornstarch mixture; cook and stir 30 seconds.  Garnish with green onions.
Microwave reheat directions:  Prepare beef with asparagus as directed except-omit green onions; cover and refrigerate no longer than 48 hours.  Just before serving, prepare green onions.  Cover beef mixture tightly and microwave on full power 4 minutes; stir.  Cover and microwave until hot, about 4 minutes longer.  Garnish with onion.