Sesame Beef and Asparagus Stir-Fry

Sesame Beef and Asparagus Stir-Fry 

This dish takes just minutes to prepare, so steam some rice ahead of time. A salad of sliced radishes and sweet onions drizzled with a light vinaigrette rounds things out. For dessert, try vanilla frozen yogurt topped with sugared strawberries. Yield: Makes 2 servings 1 1/2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds 10 ounces top sirloin, thinly sliced across grain 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3/4 cup sliced red onion 8 ounces slender asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 cups) 1/3 cup water 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce 2 teaspoons oriental sesame oil Spread sesame seeds on large plate. Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper; coat with sesame seeds. Heat vegetable oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add onion; stir-fry 1 minute. Add asparagus; stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Add beef; stir-fry until brown, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add 1/3 cup water and hoisin sauce. Cook until sauce is bubbling and coats beef and vegetables, stirring often, about 2 minutes. Stir in sesame oil. Season with salt and pepper.