Beef and Asparagus Roll

Ingredients

• 8 thin (or 4 thick) asparagus stalks
• 1/4 lb. thinly sliced beef
• slices should be 5 to 6 inches long by 2 to 3 inches wide.
• 1 tablespoon of flour
• 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
• 1 teaspoon of roasted white sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

1. 1
   Cut asparagus into 3-inch long pieces. If the asparagus is thick, cut it in half lengthwise.
2. 2
   Roll each piece of sliced beef around a bundle of 3 or 4 asparagus pieces. Squeeze gently to hold together. Lightly dredge the rolls in flour.
3. 3
   Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place rolls in hot oil, cover and cook over medium heat, turning until beef is lightly browned on all sides, about 5 to 6 minutes.
4. 4
   Drain excess oil from pan. Pour teriyaki sauce into pan and shake gently over heat until rolls are coated with sauce.
5. 5
   Remove from heat. Cut rolls in half diagonally. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. (if desired).