Best 7 Sweet And Sour Beef Over Rice Recipes

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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



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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

1 pound cubed beef stew meat
3 cups cold water
¾ cup vinegar
9 tablespoons soy sauce
9 tablespoons brown sugar
5 tablespoons cornstarch

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



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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

1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter
2 cups cubed rare roast beef
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup pineapple bits
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup hot water
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 package dry onion soup mix

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



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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

½ cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
1 (3 pound) beef chuck steak, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
3 onions, thinly sliced
¾ cup water
¾ cup ketchup
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
½ pinch white sugar

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



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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

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

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



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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

1 beef flank steak, (1 pound)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks in juice, undrained
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 medium bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium tomatoes, each cut into 8 wedges
Hot cooked rice, if desired

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



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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

2 pounds beef top round steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
2 large onions, chopped
4 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup canned pineapple chunks, drained
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
Hot cooked rice, optional

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



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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

1 reynolds oven cooking bag, large size
2 tablespoons flour
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 (1 ounce) envelope onion soup mix
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 lb beef sirloin steak, cut in thin strips
2 cups hot cooked rice

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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