When you combine the bold flavors of Chinese cuisine with the tender texture of beef and asparagus, you get a dish that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. Chinese Beef and Asparagus with Black Bean Sauce is a popular dish that can be found in many Chinese restaurants. It is also a relatively easy dish to make at home, making it a great option for a weeknight meal. Here, we will guide you through the steps to create this delicious dish in the comfort of your own kitchen, ensuring a delightful culinary experience.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
ASPARAGUS BEEF SAUTE
I love filet mignon but not its price, so I came up with a recipe for more affordable beef tenderloin tail. Now I cook it once a week, plus my husband loves taking the leftovers to work. -Linda Flynn, Ellicott City, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Toss beef with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute beef 2 minutes. Add garlic and green onion; cook and stir until beef is browned, 2-3 minutes. Remove from pan., In same skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute asparagus and mushrooms until asparagus is crisp-tender. Add beef, soy sauce and lemon juice; heat through, tossing to combine. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 540mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
CHINESE BLACK BEAN SAUCE
Fermented black beans mixed with traditional ingredients creates one of the most popular stir-fry sauces on a Chinese food menu. This pungent and earthy sauce is easy to make and will last in the refrigerator up to a month. It can also be frozen in small portions to easily be used for a quick stir-fry. Because of the saltiness of the beans, there is no need to add salt in the recipes where you use this sauce.
Provided by Buckwheat Queen
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Chinese
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Rinse black beans thoroughly and dry. Remove about 1/4 cup and set aside. Roughly chop the rest of the beans.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add chiles, shallot, ginger, and garlic. Fry until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Do not let the ingredients burn. Reduce the heat if necessary. The objective is to slow cook the ingredients. Add all the beans; both chopped and whole. Simmer, stirring often, until the beans are soft, about 2 minutes. Add tamari, rice wine, brown sugar, ground Sichuan pepper, and five spice. Simmer until thickened, stirring often. Remove from heat; let cool, about 10 minutes.
- Mix in sesame oil and cover. As the sauce rests, the beans will settle and the oil will float, creating a barrier which will protect it from mold. The sauce is ready to use or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.6 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 202.7 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
BEEF AND BROCCOLI WITH BLACK-BEAN GARLIC SAUCE
Better than takeout? We think so! What really sets this beef-and-broccoli stir-fry apart is the addition of black-bean garlic sauce, a rich and super-savory Chinese condiment made with fermented black beans, garlic, and chilis into a rich and super savory paste that soaks into this stir-fry with aplomb.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pat meat dry, then toss with 3 teaspoons cornstarch. Stir together broth, ginger, black-bean sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and remaining 1 teaspoon cornstarch in a bowl. Measure 2 tablespoons water in a separate small bowl and set aside.
- Heat a large, heavy skillet (preferably cast iron) or wok over high for 3 minutes. Swirl in 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Working in batches to avoid crowding pan, brown meat, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a plate.
- Swirl in remaining vegetable oil and add broccoli. Cook, stirring occasionally, until broccoli begins to brown, about 3 minutes. Add reserved water and toss until broccoli is bright green and tender, 1 to 2 minutes more.
- Add white and light-green parts of scallion to skillet along with meat and any accumulated juices. Stir in black-bean-sauce mixture and toss until evenly coated and sauce has thickened, about 30 seconds. Serve with rice, sprinkled with scallion greens.
CHINESE BEEF AND ASPARAGUS WITH BLACK BEAN SAUCE
The second of my three favorite Chinese recipes, adapted from The Frugal Gourmet. Since I don't like CRISP asparagus that tastes like grass to me, I make below the suggestion that you steam the asparagus briefly. I serve this over rice but it'd be good over noodles too.
Provided by BarbryT
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Prepare the asparagus by washing, breaking the stem at the "natural" break point and slice diagonally into 1/2 to 1 inch pieces.
- (OPTIONAL: Steam the asparagus pieces for 3-4 minutes.) Put aside.
- Combine the marinade ingredients in a small bowl (soy sauce, ginger, sherry and cornstarch) then add the sliced meat. Mix well and let sit for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally if you wish.
- Head a wok or large frying pan, add the oil. When it is is just beginning to smoke, add the meat, laying each piece on one side in the pan, Do not turn but cook over high heat for a moment, until the one side begins to brown. Toss-stir the meat for a moment and remove from the pan, allowing the oil to drain back into the pan. You may want to do this in two batches to keep the meat sizzling.
- Heat the pan to hot again and add the garlic. Stir-fry for a minute then add the rinsed, chopped black beans and stirfry another bit. Add the asparagus, toss with the vegetables then add the other T of soy sauce and the pinches of sugar and salt. Stirfy until the asparagus is done to your liking (probably about 5 minutes if you didn't steam it first; less if you did).
- Add the meat and its drippings and the chicken broth. Stir to make a sauce, then serve.
ASPARAGUS CHICKEN WITH BLACK BEAN SAUCE
This is a very tasty family favourite that I've slightly modified from the original which came from a great cookbook called Thai Cooking and More. NOTE #1 Just so there's no confusion, this recipe uses a prepared Chinese Black Bean Sauce, NOT your regular black beans. This can be found with the ethnic foods at your local grocer, usually where you find soy sauce, etc. This is also where you'll find the hot chili paste; my preference is Sombel Oelek NOTE #2 Prep time includes 30 minute marinating time.
Provided by Debi9400
Categories Chicken
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For marinade: Combine 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, sherry and sesame oil in a large bowl; mix well.
- Add chicken; stir to coat well. Let stand 30 minutes.
- Combine black bean sauce, hot chili paste, ginger and garlic; set aside.
- Combine remaining 3 teaspoons cornstarch, remaining 2 teaspoons soy sauce, chicken broth and oyster sauce in a small bowl; mix well. Set aside.
- Peel onion, cut into 8 wedges. Separate wedges; set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
- Add chicken; stir-fry until cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove chicken from wok; set aside.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in wok.
- Add onion and asparagus; stir-fry 30 seconds.
- Add water and cover.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until asparagus is crisp-tender, about two minutes.
- Return chicken to wok.
- Stir chicken broth mixture; add to wok with black bean mixture.
- Cook until sauce boils and thickens, stirring occasionally.
- Serve over or with rice.
CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS WITH BLACK BEAN SAUCE
Another recipe from Sunset's Chinese Cookbook. A lovely combo of flavors. Over the years we have changed the recipe to suit our tastes. Love it, love it, love it! Oh, by the way, you can also make this using beef or shrimp.
Provided by tootsie in Pacific
Categories Poultry
Time 35m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine cornstarch, soy sauce, dry sherry and water. Add chicken and stir to coat, then stir in 1 1/2 tsp of the oil and let stand for 15 minutes to marinate.
- Prepare cooking sauce and set aside. Wash asparagus and break off tough ends; cut in 1/2" slanting slices.
- Heat a wok over high heat. When pan is hot, add 2 tbs of the oil. When oil begins to heat, add black bean w/garlic and ginger; stir once. Add chicken and stir-fry until chicken is opaque (about 3 minutes). Remove chicken from pan.
- Add the remaining 1 tbs oil to pan. When oil is hot, add asaragus and onion and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the 2 tbs water, cover and cook stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender (about 2 minutes). Return chicken to pan. Stir cooking sauce, add to pan, and cook, stirring, until sauce bubbles and thickens.
CHINESE BLACK BEAN SAUCE, MOOSEWOOD STYLE
Placing this here for safekeeping! I have had a wonderful Szechuan Eggplant at a Chinese restaurant in town that I just love, but unfortunately, they stopped making it! They told me they used black bean sauce when making it, but alas, I could not find any locally. So I will be trying this to recreate the dish. I have changed it slightly. A few tablespoons of this sauce paired with meats, seafood, fresh vegetables, or rice, pasta, etc. will create a delicious meal in minutes!
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Sauces
Time 20m
Yield 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat the sherry, vinegar, lime juice. Add the garlic and ginger, and cook over medium high heat for 1 minute. Stir in the fish sauce, sugar, chili sauce, black beans, and vegetable broth.
- Bring the sauce to a boil: reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Whisk in the dissolved cornstarch, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- This can be made ahead and refirgerated for up to 1 week. Enjoy!
ASPARAGUS & BLACK BEAN SAUCE STIR FRY
Make and share this Asparagus & Black Bean Sauce Stir Fry recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Debbwl
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In small bowl mix wine (water) and cornstarch until smooth, set aside. In another bowl mix black bean sauce, garlic and ginger.
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add black bean sauce, cook stirring constantly about 1 minute. Add broth and soy sauce stirring about 1 minute.
- Increase heat to medium high. Add asparagus and green onions, cook about 4 minutes till crisp-tender. If needed add additional broth to prevent sticking.
- Remove asparagus. Reduce heat to medium. Add wine, cornstarch mixture stirring until thickens, about 1 to 2 minutes. Pour sauce over asparagus and sprinkle with cashews.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.8, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 543.1, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 2.9, Protein 5.7
EASY BEEF IN BLACK BEAN SAUCE
Try this simple stir-fry using tender rump steak, peppers, ginger, chilli and garlic. Opt for a good quality black bean sauce - it will make all the difference
Provided by Esther Clark
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Remove the thick layer of fat running down the side of the steaks and discard. Slice the steak into 1cm-thick, long strips and toss with the cornflour and some seasoning.
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan or wok over a high heat then add the steak, frying for 3-5 mins or until golden brown on the outside. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate.
- Add the onion and peppers to the pan and fry for 6-7 mins or until beginning to soften. Stir through the garlic, ginger and chilli and cook for a further min. Return the beef to the pan and stir through the black bean sauce, rice wine vinegar, sugar and 2 tbsp water to loosen a little. Bring to a simmer and then remove from the heat.
- Serve the stir-fry in deep bowls with mounds of sticky rice and top with coriander, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 30 grams protein, Sodium 1.38 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh asparagus. If asparagus is out of season, you can use frozen or canned asparagus, but fresh is always best.
- Choosing tender asparagus is important. Avoid asparagus with thick, woody stalks, as they will be tough and fibrous. Instead, look for asparagus with thin, green stalks with tight tips.
- Don't overcook the asparagus. Asparagus should be cooked until it is bright green and slightly tender-crisp. Overcooked asparagus will be mushy and lose its flavor.
- If you don't have black bean sauce, you can substitute hoisin sauce or oyster sauce.
- Serve Chinese Beef and Asparagus with Black Bean Sauce over rice or noodles.
Conclusion:
Chinese Beef and Asparagus with Black Bean Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's packed with flavor and healthy ingredients, and it's sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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