Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch, divided
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar, divided
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, divided
  • 1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/4-inch strips
  • 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 medium sweet onion, cut into wedges
  • 2 cups cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
  • 1 cup julienned sweet yellow pepper

Method

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, garlic, pepper and 1 tablespoon vinegar. Add beef; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • In a bowl, combine the remaining cornstarch and brown sugar. Add the broth, soy sauce and remaining vinegar; stir until smooth. Set aside.
  • In a
  • or wok, heat oil; stir-fry beef until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. In the same pan, stir-fry onion for 2 minutes. Add asparagus and yellow pepper; stir-fry for 5-6 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Return beef to the pan. Stir broth mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.