Sam’s Spicy Beef & Asparagus Stir Fry

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 7

Sam's Spicy Beef & Asparagus Stir Fry

by The Chefin Beef

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	3/4 lb New York strip steak , sliced very thin ( and trimmed of fat )
	1 lb fresh asparagus , sliced into 2 inch lengths
	2 red bell peppers , seeded and cut into 1 1/2 - 2 inch chunks
	2 tablespoons oyster sauce
	1 tablespoon chili paste ( the Asian kind in a jar )
	2 tablespoons soy sauce
	1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
	peanut oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

293

Sugar

Fat

18g

Looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner that packs a ton of flavor? Look no further than Sam's Spicy Beef & Asparagus Stir Fry. This dish is perfect for fans of Asian cuisine, as it combines thin slices of beef, fresh asparagus, and chunky pieces of red bell pepper with a spicy chili paste sauce. The resulting stir-fry is equal parts tender, saucy, and spicy, making it a satisfying meal on its own or served over rice or noodles. Not only is this dish flavorful, but the ingredients make it low-carb and high in vitamins and antioxidants.

Instructions

1.	Heat a few tablespoons of peanut oil in a wok or large frying pan over high heat.
2.	Add the thinly sliced beef and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until browned and just cooked through.
3.	Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
4.	Add a little more peanut oil to the pan if necessary.
5.	Add the sliced asparagus and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until just tender.
6.	Add the red bell peppers and stir-fry for another minute.
7.	Mix together the oyster sauce, chili paste, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
8.	Pour the sauce into the pan with the asparagus and bell peppers and stir everything together to coat.
9.	Add the cooked beef back to the pan and stir everything together to combine.
10.	Serve the spicy beef and asparagus stir-fry hot over rice or noodles.

PROS

This stir-fry is a quick and easy meal that packs a spicy punch.

The beef, asparagus, and bell peppers provide a range of textures and flavors.

This dish is also low in carbs.

CONS

The chili paste in this recipe may be too spicy for some people.

This dish contains red meat and high amounts of sodium in the oyster sauce and soy sauce.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beef is a good source of protein, iron, and zinc.
Asparagus is a low-calorie vegetable that is high in fiber, folate, and vitamins A, C, and K.
Red bell peppers are also high in vitamin C and antioxidants which have been linked to reducing inflammation and preventing certain types of cancer.