Asparagus Beef Stir-Fry
["2 lb. fresh asparagus (in season)", "1 lb. flank steak (substitute: chicken)", "1 stalk green onion", "1 Tbsp. salad oil", "1 clove garlic, minced", "1/4 tsp. salt", "2 tsp. soy sauce", "1 Tbsp. cornstarch", "1/2 tsp. sugar", "1/4 tsp. fresh ginger, minced", "1/4 c. beef stock (substitute: chicken)", "1/4 c. water", "sesame seed oil (drops only)", "pepper to taste", "wine (optional)"]
["Preparation:", "Cut asparagus into thin slices diagonally; slice flank steak very thin; mix cornstarch with 1/4 cup of water and seasonings; cut green onion for garnishing."]
["fresh asparagus", "flank steak", "onion", "salad oil", "clove garlic", "salt", "soy sauce", "cornstarch", "sugar", "fresh ginger", "beef stock", "water", "sesame seed oil", "pepper", "wine"]