Hoisin Beef Stir Fry with Asparagus and Red and Orange Bell Peppers

LOCASCIOA APR 26, 2016 9:56 PM

Just like going out to eat where you ask them to leave the rice to the side, this time, you’ll just serve this in a bowl and enjoy it without any additional carbs.

Makes 6 servings ready to serve in less than 10 minutes

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch, divided
• 1 pound boneless beef steak, cut into 1/2 inch strips
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil, divided
• 1 red or orange bell pepper, sliced thin
• 1 pound asparagus, cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1 green onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, white or black

Combine half soy sauce and cornstarch in a bowl, whisk until smooth. Add beef, rubbing mixture into all surfaces.

Combine remaining soy, cornstarch, broth and hoisin, rice vinegar, dark oil, and red pepper. Heat 2 teaspoons sesame oil in a large skillet then sauté beef, stirring about 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to a warm bowl. Add remaining oil to skillet and stir-fry the bell pepper, asparagus, and green onion until crisp-tender. Add beef and broth mixture and cook until hot through, about 30 seconds. Serve at once sprinkled with sesame seeds.

Calories: 243
Fat: 14.6 grams
Carbs: 10.6
Protein: 17.3
Fiber: 2 grams

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