Pineapple Beef Stir-Fry Recipe

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This tasty sweet-sour combination from Connie Braisted of Oceanside, California features sirloin instead of chicken for a fun change of pace. Pineapple, red pepper and slices of celery and green onion create a colorful feast for the eyes that's perfect for company or everyday dining.

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Pineapple Beef Stir-Fry Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

1/2 cup soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/4-inch thin strips
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 cup cubed sweet red pepper
1 cup sliced green onions
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
2 to 3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup water
Hot cooked rice

Directions

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the soy sauce, garlic and ginger. Add beef; turn to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes.
In a large skillet, stir-fry beef mixture in oil for 2 minutes. Add celery and red pepper; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add onions and mushrooms; cook 2 minutes longer.
Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Stir pineapple and water chestnuts into skillet. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, water and reserved pineapple juice until smooth. Gradually stir into beef and vegetables. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with rice. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 351 calories, 9 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 63 mg cholesterol, 1,916 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 28 g protein.

Originally published as Pineapple Beef Stir-Fry in Country Woman September/October 2002, p40