Teriyaki Beef and Asparagus is a flavorful and nutritious stir-fry that combines tender slices of beef with crisp asparagus in a savory-sweet teriyaki sauce. This quick and easy dish is perfect served over steamed rice and is a delightful weeknight dinner that balances bold flavors with wholesome ingredients.
Teriyaki Beef and Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup teriyaki marinade
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp sesame oil, divided
- 1 pound beef sirloin tip steak, thinly sliced
- 1 large sweet onion, chopped
- 1 medium green pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 3 cups hot cooked rice
- Soy sauce, optional
- Sesame seeds, optional
Instructions
- 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.
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