Asparagus Beef Teriyaki

• 1/2 cup teriyaki marinade
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
• 1 beef sirloin tip steak (1 pound), thinly sliced
• 1 large sweet onion, chopped
• 1 medium green pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 medium sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
• 1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3 cups hot cooked rice
• Soy sauce, optional
• Sesame seeds, optional

1. In a small bowl, mix teriyaki marinade, water, cornstarch and pepper until smooth.
2. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add beef; stir-fry until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes. Remove from pan.
3. Stir-fry onion, green pepper, red pepper and asparagus in remaining 1 tablespoon oil until vegetables are crisp-tender 4-5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
4. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Return beef to pan; heat through. Serve with rice and if desired, soy sauce and top sesame seeds.

teriyaki marinade, water, cornstarch, pepper, sesame oil, beef sirloin tip steak, sweet onion, green pepper, sweet red pepper, fresh asparagus, garlic, rice, soy sauce, sesame seeds

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/asparagus-beef-teriyaki/ (may not work)