Hawaiian Beef Dish

Name: Hawaiian Beef Dish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 1 medium onion, halved and sliced; 1/3 cup sliced celery; 1/3 cup chopped green pepper; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 teaspoons butter; 1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup hot cooked rice

THIS dish has been in my family since I was a little girl, and when presented to guests, brings rave reviews. It was created by my Dad, who still enjoys experimenting in the kitchen. Sometimes I prepare it the day before and warm it up while I'm cooking the rice.

Ingredients

1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium onion, halved and sliced
1/3 cup sliced celery
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons butter
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup hot cooked rice

Directions

In a small skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. In the same skillet, saute the onion, celery, green pepper and garlic in butter until crisp-tender, 5 minutes.
Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. Add enough water to the juice to measure 1/2 cup. In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, vinegar, salt and pineapple juice mixture until smooth. Add to skillet. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir over medium heat for 2 minutes. Stir in beef and pineapple; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 515 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 440mg sodium, 75g carbohydrate (44g sugars, 4g fiber), 26g protein.

Originally published as Hawaiian Beef Dish in Reminisce August/September 2006

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loveswoodturning

Dec 30, 2011

I love the flavors of this recipe! I usually leave out the celery and pepper and just put in extra pineapple and onion. Sometimes I'll mix in a little cornstarch too to make it thicker. It's just as good without rice as well.
rhiler

Jul 27, 2011

I thought this dish looked a little odd, but it was fabulous! I loved the blend of flavors, I will definitely make this again.