Are you craving a tantalizing meal that bursts with sweet, tangy flavors and tender beef? Look no further than our comprehensive guide to crafting the perfect "Sweet and Sour Beef over Rice" dish. This delectable recipe promises an explosion of taste sensations, combining the sweet and sour sauce's vibrant flavors with succulent beef and fluffy rice. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds yearning for more.
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SWEET AND SOUR BEEF
This is what I chose when I got to pick what we had for dinner! If possible, remove lid for the last hour.
Provided by SDSCHMIDT
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 6h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat a deep skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir beef in hot skillet until completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer beef to a slow cooker.
- Whisk water, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch together until smooth; pour over the beef.
- Cook on Low until the beef is tender and the sauce is thick, 6 to 8 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41.8 g, Cholesterol 59.8 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 2090 mg, Sugar 30.2 g
SWEET AND SOUR LEFTOVER BEEF
Use up your last bits of leftover roast in this quick, tangy sauce. Serve with rice and steamed celery and green pepper. The New Look Of Beef (lowfat)
Provided by Olha7397
Categories Roast Beef
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a skillet, melt margarine.
- Add beef cubes and heat for 2 minutes, then stir in flour.
- Combine remaining ingredients; add to beef and mix thoroughly.
- Simmer for 20 minutes, uncovered.
SWEET AND SOUR BEEF CUBES
Great baked sweet and sour beef cubes. Good used on top of rice.
Provided by Tee Sirk
Categories Main Dish Recipes
Time 3h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
- Put flour into a large, sealable plastic bag; add beef cubes and seal bag. Shake bag to coat beef in flour; transfer beef to a large casserole dish.
- Top beef with sliced onions.
- Whisk water, ketchup, soy sauce, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and sugar together in a bowl; pour over the onion slices. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in preheated oven until the beef is tender enough to pull apart with a fork, about 3 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 556.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41.7 g, Cholesterol 157.9 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 51.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 1579.9 mg, Sugar 18.5 g
SWEET-AND-SOUR BEEF
This healthful stir-fry recipe is a family favorite. I've used a variety of meats and apples and sometimes replace the green onion with yellow onion. No matter what tweaks I make, it always tastes great. -Brittany McCloud, Kenyon, MN
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth. Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet 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. , 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., 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 663mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
SWEET AND SOUR BEEF
The sweet kisses the sour for a nicely balanced flavor in this Asian dish.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 18m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Remove fat from beef. Cut beef with grain into 2-inch strips; cut strips across grain into 1/8-inch slices. Mix cornstarch and cold water.
- Heat wok or 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil; rotate wok to coat side. Add beef and onion; stir-fry about 3 minutes or until beef is brown. Stir in pineapple, sugar, vinegar, bouillon granules and soy sauce. Heat to boiling. Stir in cornstarch mixture; cook and stir 1 minute.
- Stir in bell pepper and tomatoes; cook and stir 1 minute. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1000 mg
SWEET-AND-SOUR BEEF STEW
This chunky meal in a bowl makes terrific use of nutrient-packed vegetables. It has a deliciously sweet and tangy taste. -Frances Conklin, Cottonwood, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 8h25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large skillet, brown beef in oil in batches; drain. Transfer to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. , In a large bowl, combine the tomato sauce, onions, carrots, green pepper, pineapple, vinegar, brown sugar, corn syrup, chili powder, paprika and salt; pour over beef. , Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until beef is tender. Serve with rice if desired. Freeze option: Freeze cooled stew in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth or water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 465mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SAUCY BEEF OVER RICE
Well, you can't get much easier than this! I think this recipe came off of the Reynolds oven bag box, but I'm not sure. Add some sliced green and red peppers, and you have a meal-in-one!
Provided by Sweet Diva MJ
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350*.
- Shake flour in bag and place in 3-quart baking pan.
- Add tomatoes, soup mix, water and pepper to bag.
- Squeeze bag to blend in flour.
- Add beef strips to bag.
- Turn bag to coat beef with sauce.
- Arrange ingredients in an even layer.
- Close bag with nylon tie; cut 6 ½ slits in top. Bake until beef is tender, about 40 45 minute.
- Serve over rice.
- Serves 4.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.2, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 76.3, Sodium 822.2, Carbohydrate 40.4, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 6.2, Protein 25.7
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use high-quality beef. Look for flank steak, sirloin steak, or tenderloin steak.
- Be sure to slice the beef thinly against the grain. This will help it cook evenly and tender.
- The key to a great sweet and sour sauce is to balance the sweet and sour flavors. Use a combination of sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce to achieve the perfect balance.
- Don't overcook the beef. It should be cooked just until it is tender, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Serve the sweet and sour beef over rice or noodles. You can also add a side of vegetables, such as broccoli or carrots.
Conclusion:
Sweet and sour beef is a classic Chinese dish that is easy to make at home. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and flavorful meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner, give sweet and sour beef a try. You won't be disappointed!
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