Chinese Sweet N Sour Beef Recipe Recipe

Name: Chinese Sweet N Sour Beef Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (1 lb.) top round steak, 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick; Natural meat tenderizer, seasoned or possibly unseasoned; 5 tbsp. oil; 1 lg. onion, cut in thin wedges; 1 can (8 1/2 ounce.) water chestnuts, liquid removed & sliced; 1 green pepper, cut in squares; 1 can (13 1/4 ounce.) pineapple tidbits or possibly chunks, undrained; 2 tbsp. ketchup; 1 tbsp. wine vinegar; 2 tbsp. soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1 tbsp. cornstarch; 2 hard ripe tomatoes, cut in eighths; Warm cooked rice or possibly chow mein noodles; 1 frzn pea pods

Servings: persons

1 (1 lb.) top round steak, 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick
Natural meat tenderizer, seasoned or possibly unseasoned
5 tbsp. oil
1 lg. onion, cut in thin wedges
1 can (8 1/2 ounce.) water chestnuts, liquid removed & sliced
1 green pepper, cut in squares
1 can (13 1/4 ounce.) pineapple tidbits or possibly chunks, undrained
2 tbsp. ketchup
1 tbsp. wine vinegar
2 tbsp. soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 tbsp. cornstarch
2 hard ripe tomatoes, cut in eighths
Warm cooked rice or possibly chow mein noodles
1 frzn pea pods

1
Trim excess fat from beef.
2
Prepare meat, one side at a time, with meat tenderizer as follows: Thoroughly moisten meat with water.
3
Sprinkle tenderizer as proportionately as can over entire meat surface.
4
To insure penetration of tenderizer and retina meat juices, pierce meat deeply with fork at 1/2 inch intervals with sharp knife.
5
Cut beef diagonally across grain into thin slices.
6
In wok or possibly large skillet heat 3 Tbsp.
7
oil till warm but not smoking.
8
Quickly brown beef over high heat, stirring rapidly 3 to 4 min.
9
Remove meat and pan drippings to platter.
10
Heat remaining 2 Tbsp.
11
in same skillet.
12
Add in onion, water chestnuts and green pepper.
13
Stir fry till tender crisp, about 3 min.
14
Add in undrained pineapple, ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce and sugar.
15
Heat to boiling.
16
Mix cornstarch smoothly with cool water.
17
Add in to sauce in skillet and heat, stirring till sauce clears and thickens.
18
Return meat and drippings to skillet.
19
Add in tomatoes, heat through.
20
Serve over warm cooked rice or possibly chow mein noodles.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (1 lb.) top round steak, 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick, Natural meat tenderizer, seasoned or possibly unseasoned, 5 tbsp. oil, 1 lg. onion, cut in thin wedges, and more.

Yes, Chinese Sweet N Sour Beef Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chinese Sweet N Sour Beef Recipe

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