Stir Fry Beef with Asparagus, Snap Peas & Fiddleheads
This quick and easy Beef Stir Fry with Asparagus, Snap Peas & Fiddleheads is our celebration of spring. Quick, easy and very versatile, this dish packs a flavor punch!
12-16ouncesStrip loin steak (or your favorite cut)
salt and pepper - for steak
1tablespoonolive oil
2clovesgarlic, minced
1teaspoonfresh ginger, minced
1 bunchasparagus, washed, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
8ouncessnap peas, washed and trimmed
4 ouncesfiddleheads, washed and trimmed
1/4cupbeef stock
1 tablespoon sherry
1tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
1tablespoon olive oil
1teaspoontoasted sesame oil
dashred pepper flakes
1tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons of water. (optional to add at the end. If you don't want a super saucy dish, skip this final step)
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Cook rice according to package directions. Fluff with a fork when done. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil on high heat. Season beef generously with salt and pepper. Add beef strips. Cook on one side undisturbed for 2 minutes, turn off and cook for 1 more minutes. Cook in batches if required. Set aside on a plate.
Heat additional oil if required. Add ginger and garlic and heat to medium high. Add asparagus, peas and fiddleheads with beef stock, sherry, tamari or soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper as required. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
Return beef to wok and heat until warmed through. Optional, add cornstarch mixture and stir until thickened.