Ingredients

1 can (13.5 ounces) unsweetened coconut milk, shaken well

1/4 cup red curry paste

3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth

2 teaspoons fish sauce

1 tablespoon light-brown sugar

1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

1 bunch asparagus (1 pound), trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

1 pound sirloin steak, trimmed and thinly sliced against the grain

Cooked rice noodles, lime wedges, and fresh cilantro leaves, for serving

Preparation

In a large wok or skillet, heat 1/2 cup coconut milk over medium-high, stirring, until shiny and thick, 2 minutes. Add curry paste and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute. Add remaining coconut milk, broth, fish sauce, and brown sugar and bring to a simmer. Add bell pepper and cook until softened, 2 minutes. Add asparagus and cook until crisp-tender, 3 minutes. Add steak and cook, stirring, until just cooked through, 2 minutes. Serve over noodles with lime wedges and cilantro.