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Preparation
10 minutes
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Processing
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Asparagus is a green vegetable that contains many nutrients beneficial for health, and there are many delicious ways to prepare asparagus, one of which is to make stir-fried dishes with beef. Let’s join TasteVN into the kitchen to make a very simple yet incredibly appealing beef stir-fried asparagus dish!
Ingredients for Beef Stir-fried Asparagus Serves 2
Beef 100 gr Asparagus 500 gr Shallots 3 bulbs Chili powder 1/2 teaspoon Cooking oil 3 tablespoons Common seasonings a little (salt/ sugar/ seasoning powder/ monosodium glutamate/ ground pepper)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh asparagus
- Good asparagus has a consistently straight shape, plump stalks, firm, and not broken or wilted.
- Freshly harvested asparagus has bright colors, becoming darker towards the tips, and the base is dry.
- Do not buy if you see asparagus with black spots, signs of spoilage, especially asparagus that has flowered is not usable.
How to choose fresh and delicious beef
- You should prioritize choosing beef that has a bright red color, interspersed with creamy white fat, fresh fat that is bright yellow, and the meat fibers are soft without being too fine.
- Good beef will have a good elasticity when pressed with your hand, not sticky, and no unpleasant or abnormal odors.
- You should avoid buying pieces of beef that are pale green or dark red, with dark yellow fat, and spots of white on the meat fibers as this indicates that the meat has been stored for too long, which may not be safe to eat.
How to cook Stir-fried Asparagus with Beef
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Prepare the beef
After purchasing the beef, to reduce the unpleasant odor, you should rub a little salt on the meat, then rinse it with clean water and place it in a colander to drain. Next, slice the beef into thin, bite-sized pieces.
Tips to prepare beef without odor- Method 1: Roast a piece of ginger until cooked, crush it, and then rub the ginger on the beef, then rinse with clean water.
- Method 2: You can lightly roast a piece of dried onion, peel it, then crush the onion, and marinate it with the beef instead of using garlic as usual.
- Method 3: Rub the beef with a little salt, then rinse it clean with water, drain it, and then cook as desired.
See details: How to prepare clean, odor-free beef
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Prepare other ingredients
Cut the asparagus into bite-sized pieces about 1 finger length, discarding the tough old stems. Then, soak the asparagus in diluted salt water for about 20 – 30 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with clean water and drain.
Peel the outer layer of the shallots, then wash and finely chop them.
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Marinate the beef
Put the beef in a bowl, add minced shallots, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder along with 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper.
Mix well and marinate the beef for about 30 minutes to allow the meat to absorb the spices.
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Stir-fry asparagus with beef
Add 3 tablespoons of oil into a pan and place it on the stove over medium heat. Wait about 1 – 2 minutes for the oil to heat up, then add the marinated beef and stir-fry evenly.
When the beef changes color and is just cooked, add the asparagus and stir-fry together. Stir well for about 5 – 7 minutes and season with a mixture of spices including: 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder.
Continue to stir evenly so that the ingredients absorb into the beef and asparagus, adjust the seasoning to taste, and stir-fry for another 5 minutes before turning off the stove and transferring to a plate to finish.
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Final Product
With simple steps, you have completed the delicious stir-fried asparagus with beef. The asparagus is crunchy, and the beef is tender and flavorful, making it very appetizing.
You can use stir-fried asparagus with beef as the main dish for family meals or serve it to guests, which is also great!
You have completed the stir-fried asparagus with beef according to the recipe shared by sister Xuan. Today, TasteVN will introduce you to another recipe to make this light stir-fry for your meal.
See details: 2 ways to make crispy and delicious stir-fried beef with asparagus that are easy to make at home
So TasteVN has introduced to you the dish stir-fried asparagus with beef with a simple recipe that preserves the delicious taste and is very nutritious, wishing you success!
