Thai-Style Beef and Asparagus Curry

Ingredients

• 1 pound top sirloin
• cut crosswise into thin strips
• 2 teaspoons Thai red curry paste
• 4 tablespoons Asian stir-fry oil or peanut oil
• 12 ounces asparagus
• trimmed
• cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths (3 1/2 cups)
• 1 1/2 cups canned unsweetened coconut milk
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
• Lime wedges

Instructions

1. Place beef and curry paste in medium bowl.
2. Stir to coat beef thoroughly.
3. (Can be made 8 hours ahead.
4. Cover; chill.)
5. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over high heat.
6. Add asparagus and saute until crisp-tender and beginning to char slightly, about 3 minutes.
7. Using slotted spoon, transfer asparagus to bowl.
8. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to skillet.
9. Add curry-coated beef in single layer.
10. Cook over high heat without stirring until bottom of beef begins to char slightly, about 2 minutes.
11. Add coconut milk and cook, stirring often, until sauce is bubbling and slightly reduced, about 2 minutes.
12. Add asparagus and heat through.
13. Stir in basil.
14. Squeeze lime wedges over mixture and serve.