Ingredients

• 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

Instructions

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