For those who are busy and health conscious, stir-frying is the solution! You can cook with a minimal amount of fat in a minimal amount of time.

Beef and Asparagus Stir-Fry

1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons lite soy sauce
2 teaspoons MAGGI® Instant Beef Bouillon
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces

12 ounces boneless beef sirloin, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 small yellow, red or green bell pepper, chopped
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup carrot strips
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 green onions, sliced

Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Hot cooked rice for accompaniment

1. Combine water, soy sauce, bouillon and cornstarch in small bowl. Set aside.
2. Heat oil in large skillet. Add asparagus, beef, bell pepper, onion and carrot; cook, stirring frequently, until beef is no longer pink.
3. Add mushrooms and green onions; cook until tender. Stir in soy sauce mixture; cook, stirring constantly, until sauce comes to a boil and thickens.
4. Season to taste with salt and ground black pepper.
5. Serve over rice.

Makes 4 servings.

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