ASPARAGUS BEEF BEIJING

Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon black bean sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 5 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion (cut in wedges)
- ½ pound asparagus
Directions
- Directions
- Combine beef, marinade, garlic; let stand 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine black bean sauce and ½ cup water. Mix cornstarch and 2 tablespoon water until smooth; set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in wok or skillet over high heat. Add ½ the beef; stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes or until browned. Remove from wok.
- Repeat with remaining beef. Heat remaining tablespoon oil, add onion and asparagus. Stir-fry for 1 minute.
- Add black bean sauce mixture. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 2 minutes or until vegetables are tender-crisp. Add beef and cornstarch mixture.
- Cook and stir until sauce boils and thickens.

