Stir-fried Asparagus with Beef and Lemongrass 

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A quick, easy meal that incorporates fresh asparagus into a low-fat stir-fry.

Ingredients:

200 g asparagus, cut into 4 cm lengths

1 onion, cut in half lengthwise, then into slices from top to bottom

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 tsp freshly grated ginger

1 stalk of lemongrass, bottom 4 cm finely sliced, rest discarded

1 small red chilli, finely chopped

200 g tender beef (rump), finely sliced

2 tomatoes, diced

2 Tbsp shredded mint

2 Tbsp soy sauce

Directions:

Heat a non-stick wok or frying pan and spray with olive oil spray.

Add onion slices, garlic and ginger and stir-fry until just coloured, about 30 seconds.

Add the lemongrass and chilli. Stir-fry for 20 seconds then add the beef and stir-fry until browned all over.

Add the asparagus and stir-fry for two minutes. Toss through tomatoes and soy sauce, cook one minute.

Cover with a lid for 30 seconds. Stir through the mint just before serving.

Author:

Asparagus Australia

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