Sesame Beef and Asparagus Stir-Fry

• 1 1/2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• 10 ounces top sirloin, thinly sliced across grain
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup sliced red onion
• 8 ounces slender asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
• 1/3 cup water
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 2 teaspoons oriental sesame oil

1. Spread sesame seeds on large plate.
2. Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper; coat with sesame seeds.
3. Heat vegetable oil in heavy large skillet over high heat.
4. Add onion; stir-fry 1 minute.
5. Add asparagus; stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
6. Add beef; stir-fry until brown, about 2 minutes.
7. Reduce heat to medium.
8. Add 1/3 cup water and hoisin sauce.
9. Cook until sauce is bubbling and coats beef and vegetables, stirring often, about 2 minutes.
10. Stir in sesame oil.
11. Season with salt and pepper.

sesame seeds, sirloin, vegetable oil, red onion, slender asparagus, water, hoisin sauce, sesame oil

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/sesame-beef-and-asparagus-stir-fry-106423 (may not work)