Sweet And Sour Beef With Broccoli Recipe

Name: Sweet And Sour Beef With Broccoli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (20 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple tidbits; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth; 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce; 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 2 1/2 cups uncooked instant rice; 2 cups fresh broccoli florets; 1/2 lb sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned; 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 lb lean ground beef

Servings: persons

1 (20 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple tidbits
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1/2 lb sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 lb lean ground beef

1
Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. In a small bowl, combine the pineapple juice, cornstarch, broth, soy sauce, ginger and garlic. Set aside.
2
Cook your rice.
3
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain and set aside. (original instructions called for cooking veggies first, then beef. I like to do it the other way around.).
4
Add oil to pan and stir fry the broccoli, mushrooms, red pepper and water chestnuts for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove and set aside.
5
Put the beef back in the skillet, add the cornstarch mixture and bring to a boil. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the reserved vegetable mixture and pineapple; heat through. Serve over rice.

853

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (20 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple tidbits, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth, 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Sweet And Sour Beef With Broccoli falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

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Sweet And Sour Beef With Broccoli

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