Chinese Fakeout: Beef and Asparagus Stir Fry Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb striploin steak, cut into thin strips
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp dry sherry
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 1 tsp chili oil
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 small red pepper, cut into thin strips
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1″ lengths
- ¼ cup bottled black bean stir fry sauce
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 249g | |
| Calories 403 | |
| Calories from Fat 251 | 62% |
| Total Fat 28.36g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat 2.13g | 9% |
| Trans Fat 0.11g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2714mg | 113% |
| Potassium 434mg | 12% |
| Total Carbs 29.41g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.5g | 12% |
| Sugars 5.99g | 4% |
| Protein 5.68g | 9% |
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