Beef and Asparagus Stir-Fry

For those who are busy and health conscious, stir-frying is the solution! You can cook with a minimal amount of fat in a minimal amount of time.

Recipe Ingredients:

1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons lite soy sauce
2 teaspoons MAGGI® Instant Beef Bouillon
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
12 ounces boneless beef sirloin, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 small yellow, red or green bell pepper, chopped
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup carrot strips
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 green onions, sliced
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Hot cooked rice for accompaniment

Cooking Directions:

1. Combine water, soy sauce, bouillon and cornstarch in small bowl. Set aside.
2. Heat oil in large skillet. Add asparagus, beef, bell pepper, onion and carrot; cook, stirring frequently, until beef is no longer pink.
3. Add mushrooms and green onions; cook until tender. Stir in soy sauce mixture; cook, stirring constantly, until sauce comes to a boil and thickens.
4. Season to taste with salt and ground black pepper.
5. Serve over rice.

Makes 4 servings.

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