Taste of Home
Pineapple Beef Stir-Fry
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. + marinating Cook: 15 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.
A zippy marinade sparks the flavor of this change-of-pace steak specialty. Chock-full of veggies, seasonings and pineapple chunks, this stir-fry makes a colorful presentation when I serve it to relatives and friends.
Ingredients
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1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks
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1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
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1/4 cup soy sauce
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1 tablespoon ground ginger
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1 pound boneless beef round steak, thinly sliced
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1 teaspoon cornstarch
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2 teaspoons canola oil
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1 medium sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
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1/2 cup cut fresh green beans
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1 tablespoon chopped green chiles
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 green onions, sliced
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Hot cooked rice
Directions
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1.
Drain the pineapple, reserving 1 cup pineapple and 3/4 cup juice. (Cover and refrigerate remaining pineapple for another use.) In a small bowl, combine the cilantro, soy sauce, ginger and reserved pineapple juice. Remove 3/4 cup; cover and refrigerate.
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2.
In a large shallow dish, combine the beef and remaining marinade. Turn to coat; cover refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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3.
Drain beef, discarding marinade. Combine cornstarch and reserved juice mixture until smooth. In a skillet, stir-fry beef in oil for 5-6 minutes. Remove beef with a slotted spoon and keep warm. Add the red pepper, beans, chiles and garlic in skillet; stir-fry for 5 minutes.
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4.
Stir juice mixture; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until slightly thickened. Add the onions, beef and the reserved pineapple; heat through. Serve with rice.
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