PINEAPPLE BEEF STIR-FRY

Pineapple Beef Stir-Fry image

Provided by OceanIvy

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3/4 lb round steak, thinly sliced diagonal
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 cup fresh trimmed green beans
1 sweet red pepper, sliced thin
2 scallions, chopped
1 tablespoon canned chili, chopped

Steps:

Drain pineapple, reserving 1 cup of chunks, 1/2 cup juice (reserving juice for other purposes).
Combine 1/2 cup of the juice, ginger, soy sauce, cilantro and meat in bowl.
Cover bowl, marinate for 15 minutes.
In large, nonstick skillet, heat oil, add garlic, sauté 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Remove the meat from the marinade, place in the skillet.
Stir fry 5 minutes, just until cooked through, remove the meat and keep warm.
Combine marinade and cornstarch in bowl.
Add the beans, chilies, pepper and marinade to skillet; stir fry 4 minutes (or until veggies are crisp tender and mixture is thickened).
Stir in 1 cup pineapple chunks, scallions and meat; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.3, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 62.1, Sodium 304.4, Carbohydrate 26.6, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 22.4, Protein 19.4