PINEAPPLE BEEF STIR-FRY

Pineapple Beef Stir-Fry image

Provided by Courtly

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, garlic and ginger. Add beef; toss 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 bowl, combine 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 over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.6, Fat 22.3, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 76, Sodium 2101.2, Carbohydrate 45, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 27, Protein 28.5