Sweet and Spicy Korean Beef with Asparagus and Baby Bella Mushrooms

Hot and sweet is one of my favorite combos.  Served over some riced cauliflower this was good enough that my husband went back for more.  ‘Nuf said.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound of Top Round Steak, All Fat Trimmed Off, Sliced Paper Thin
• 10 oz of Fresh Thin Asparagus Tips
• 6 1/2 oz Baby Bella Mushrooms Sliced Thin
• 1/4 Pear, Grated
• Sliced Green Onions for Garnish
• 2 Cloves Minced Garlic
• 1 tablespoon Minced Ginger (I Buy It In The Tube At The Market)
• 1 tablespoon Splenda Brown Sugar Blend
• 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil
• 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
• 1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (Or Mote If You Like It Real Hot)
• Non-Stick Spray
• Sea Salt

Directions:

1. In a large, resealable plastic bag combine the pear, garlic, soy sauce, ginger, red pepper flakes, brown sugar blend and sesame oil
2. Add the sliced meat to the bag and mush everything around until the meat is coated
3. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate for the day
4. Spray a large skillet with nonstick spray, heat to medium high and place a single layer of the meat in the pan, seasoning lightly with sea salt.  Let the meat brown completely on one side before moving it
5. When one side has browned, turn and brown the other side, and toss it to cook through and brown the edges- probably 3-4 minutes
6. If necessary, repeat with the rest of the meat after transferring first portion to a plate
7. Meanwhile in a wok that has been sprayed with nonstick spray and pre-heated to medium high add the asparagus and sliced mushrooms and stir and cook until mushrooms release their liquid and asparagus is cooked but still retains some crunch- about 3 minutes
8. With all the meat in the original pan, now add the mushrooms and asparagus and stir all together gently until mixed and warm throughout
9. Serve and enjoy- I served over a bit of riced cauliflower- If you do be sure to count the additional calories

Nutrition:  Makes 5 servings, each with

• 252 calories and
• 32 grams of protein