Sesame Beef Stir Fry with Asparagus and Sweet Potato
Jazz up weeknight dinner with this quick Sesame Beef Stir Fry with Asparagus and Sweet Potato coated in a garlicky hoisin sauce.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 398kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds sweet potatoes , peeled and cut into ½- to ¾-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup sesame seeds , toasted
- 1 ½ pounds top sirloin or flank steak , thinly sliced across the grain
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 ½ cups red onion , thinly sliced
- 1 pound slender asparagus , ends trimmed, cut into 1 ½-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon garlic , minced (3-4 cloves)
- ⅔ cup water
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Spread sweet potato cubes in a single layer on a rimmed baking pan. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Bake for 20 minutes, or until just fork tender. Sweet potatoes will finish cooking in the stir fry.
- Spread sesame seeds on a large plate. Season sliced steak with salt and pepper. Coat with sesame seeds. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and fry for 1 minute. Add asparagus and stir fry until crisp tender, about 2 minutes.
- Next, add beef and garlic; stir fry until meat has browned, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add sweet potatoes, water, and hoisin sauce to the skillet.
- Cook until sauce is bubbling and coats steak and vegetables, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat. Stir in sesame oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve hot over steamed rice, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 316mg | Potassium: 1046mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 16661IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 154mg