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Recipe for Beef and Asparagus Pasta Stir Fry

This Beef and Asparagus Pasta Stir Fry is a vibrant and flavourful dish that's sure to impress! Tender beef, crisp asparagus, and earthy mushrooms are tossed with pasta in a savoury stir-fry sauce. A feast for the eyes and the taste buds!
Please refer to the video instructions at the end of the recipe if you’d like to see how to make Beef and Asparagus Pasta Stir Fry in action.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Cuisine Vietnamese
Servings 2

Equipment

  • 1 medium pot
  • 1 medium skillet or wok

Ingredients
  

  • 200 grams pasta
  • 275 grams beef (sliced into bite-sized pieces)
  • 100 grams asparagus
  • 100 grams mushrooms
  • 1 long red sweet pepper
  • 1 tablespoons freshly minced garlic
  • For seasoning: Salt, MSG (or chicken bouillon powder), ground black pepper, cornstarch, baking powder, sesame oil

Stir-fry Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • ¼ teaspoon sugar (or to taste)

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Ingredients:
    Remove the tough ends of the asparagus stems and cut the asparagus into bite-sized pieces.
    Slice the mushrooms and red sweet pepper.
    Finely chop the garlic.
    In a mixing bowl, combine the beef with ½ teaspoon of MSG (or chicken bouillon powder), ½ teaspoon of salt, ½ teaspoon of ground black pepper, ½ tablespoon of cornstarch, ½ tablespoon of baking powder, and ½ tablespoon of sesame oil. Mix well and let the beef marinate for about 15 minutes.
    Add water to a medium pot and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain the pasta and drizzle with a bit of oil to prevent sticking. Mix briefly.
    Add water to a small pot and bring to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook for about 1 minute, then add the mushrooms. After about 30 seconds, remove from heat and drain. Be careful not to overcook the vegetables.
    In a small mixing bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of tomato paste, and ¼ teaspoon of sugar (or to taste).
  • Cook:
    Heat some oil in a medium wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry quickly until it's about 75% cooked.
    Add the cooked pasta to the wok and stir briefly. Pour in about ⅔ of the stir-fry sauce and stir well to combine.
    Add the blanched asparagus and mushrooms to the wok. Pour in the remaining stir-fry sauce and stir briefly, being careful not to overcook the vegetables.
    Turn off the heat and add the sliced red pepper. Stir briefly to incorporate.
  • Serve:
    Transfer the Beef and Asparagus Pasta Stir-Fry to a serving dish. Enjoy your delicious homemade meal!

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