PINEAPPLE BEEF STIR-FRY FOR TWO

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Packed with veggies, tender beef and pineapple tidbits, this sweet-and-sour stir-fry is ideal for blustery weeknights or activity-packed weekends. Jackie Drake - Troutman, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
2 tablespoons white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon olive oil, divided
1 large carrot, sliced
1/2 small onion, halved and sliced
1 small green pepper, julienned
1/4 cup fresh snow peas
1/3 cup unsweetened pineapple tidbits
1 cup cooked brown rice

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Pour 1/3 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add the beef. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and reserved marinade until smooth; set aside., Drain and discard marinade. In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry beef in 1/2 teaspoon oil for 2-3 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm., Stir-fry carrots and onion in remaining oil for 4 minutes. Add green pepper and snow peas; stir-fry 2-3 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add beef and pineapple; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 328mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 29g protein.