Fresh Asparagus and Beef Stir-Fry

Fresh Asparagus and Beef Stir-Fry (compliments of sparkpeople.com)


2 tsps unsalted butter
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
1 lb lean beef strips
9 oz sugar snap peas
1 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus, ends trimmed, cut into 2 inch pieces
1/4 cup chicken stock
2 Tbsps lemon juice
1/4 cup peanuts, chopped


Melt butter in a heavy nonstick skilletover medium heat. Saute red pepper, beef, snap peas and asparagus 4-5 minutes. Add stock and cook another 2 minutes or until vegetables are tender and liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve sprinkled with peanuts.

Makes 4 servings.