Skillet Beef and Asparagus

This is my "New Recipe of the Week." As part of my New Year's resolution, I am trying to make one new dish every week. I found this in the March/April edition of my girl, Sandra Lee's, Semi-Homemade magazine. She hasn't disappointed me yet, so I'm sure this will be delicious! I'll let you know after tonight!

Skillet Beef and Asparagus

2/3 c beef stock

1/3 c orange juice

1/4 c soy sauce

1 T cornstarch

1/2 t salt

1/4 t crushed red pepper

1/4 c vegetable oil (I will be using olive oil)

1 lb sirloin steak, thinly sliced

1/2 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

1/2 c carrot, thinly sliced

1 T garlic

4 thin orange slices, halved

Whisk together stock, OJ, soy sauce, cornstarch, salt and red pepper in a small bowl. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat Add beef and cook, stirring constantly for 3 minutes--or until desired degree of doneness. Using a slotted spoon, remove from skillet. Add asparagus, carrot and garlic to skillet. Cook, stirring constantly for 3 minutes--or until crisp-tender. Stir stock mixture and add to skillet. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly--or until thickened and bubbly. Stir in beef and orange slices. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Serve with rice.