Essanaye's Sesame Beef Stir Fry

Recipe View In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sugar, rice wine vinegar, garlic, and 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Pour the mixture into a resealable plastic bag. Add the thinly sliced beef, ensuring it's well-coated with the marinade. Remove any excess air and seal the bag. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Marinate the beef in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or preferably overnight for maximum flavor. (30+ minutes)

Recipe View When ready to cook, heat the peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Add the marinated beef along with the marinade to the hot wok. Cook and stir until the beef is nicely browned, approximately 5 minutes. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Introduce the asparagus, mushrooms, onion, bell pepper, and green onions to the wok. Stir-fry until the vegetables begin to soften, about 3 to 4 minutes. (4 minutes)

Recipe View Add the cashews and 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds. Continue to cook until the vegetables are tender, about 2 to 3 minutes more. (3 minutes)

Recipe View In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. (1 minute)

Recipe View Pour the cornstarch mixture into the beef stir-fry. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency, approximately 3 minutes. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Garnish with the remaining 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds before serving. (1 minute)