Today’s Taste: One-Pan Beef & Asparagus

Quick and easy meals are my go-to on a busy weekday night. This One-Pan Beef & Asparagus dish is just what you need to cut back on the dishes while serving multiple mouths!

INGREDIENTS

• Top round cut of beef
• 1 bundle of asparagus
• ½ white onion
• 1/2 cup teriyaki marinade or sauce
• 2 tbsps sesame oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Optional

• Sliced avocado
• Red pepper flakes to taste

RECIPE

1. Cube beef to ½-1 inch cubes and dice onion. Salt and pepper to taste. 
2. Cut asparagus into 1.5 inch spears, tossing the butts (bottom 1-2 inches of veggie).
3. Preheat a large pan on stove over medium heat. 
4. Add 1 tbsp of sesame oil and brown beef and onions for about 5 minutes. Add the teriyaki sauce, bring to boil, and then reduce to let it thicken for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and place in a bowl. Wipe out pan and replace to stove top on medium heat.
5. Toss the asparagus with 1 tbsp of sesame oil and garlic powder. 
6. Add to pan, and cook for ~7 minutes with lid on, until asparagus is a bright green.
7. Add asparagus to beef bowl and toss. Serve and enjoy!

Optional

8. Add cubed chicken breast for extra protein.
9. Slice some avocado for a side and enjoy with the dish.
10. Add some red pepper flakes to the entire dish for a little kick of heat.

Recipe and photos by Jillian Jones, Forkin’ Tasty. Follow her recipes on Instagram and Facebook. 

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