Sweet-And-Sour Beef Recipe

Name: Sweet-And-Sour Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons cold water; 1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 3 teaspoons canola oil, divided; 1 large green pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 large sweet red pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 medium tart apples, chopped; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions, divided; 2/3 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup cider vinegar; Hot cooked rice, optional

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1 large green pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large sweet red pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 medium tart apples, chopped
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions, divided
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
Hot cooked rice, optional

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In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth. Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. In a
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or wok coated with cooking spray, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add beef; stir-fry 2-3 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove from pan.
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In same skillet, stir-fry peppers and apples in remaining oil for 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup green onions; stir-fry 1-3 minutes longer or until peppers are crisp-tender. Remove from pan.
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Add brown sugar and vinegar to skillet; bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to pan. Return to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Return beef and pepper mixture to pan; heat through. If desired, serve with rice. Sprinkle with remaining green onion.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 2 tablespoons cold water, 1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Sweet-And-Sour Beef falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Sweet-And-Sour Beef

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