Best 8 Sweet And Sour Ground Beef Recipes

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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 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 GROUND BEEF RECIPE - (5/5)



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Provided by á-44741

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground beef
1 small onion chopped
1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce
1/2 c packed brown sugar
1 T cornstarch
1 can pineapple chunks (13 1/4)
1/3 c vinegar
2 T soy sauce
1 green pepper coarsely chopped
1 can fancy Chinese vegies or chopped souy veggies

Steps:

  • brown hamburger, onion and woresterhire sauce. Drain fat, Mix brown sugar and cornstarch in skillet. Stir in pineapple (with syrup) vinegar and soy sauce. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly for 10 minutes, Stir in green papper and Chinese vegies. Cover and simer for 5 minutes. Serve over rice or Chinese noodles. Garnish with tomato wedges.

SWEET AND SOUR BEEF AND CABBAGE



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Beef and cabbage with sweet and sour tomato sauce. Family loves it.

Provided by digb

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ pounds ground beef
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
2 tablespoons quick cooking oats
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 medium head cabbage, cut into thin wedges
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place a large skillet over medium heat; cook the ground beef, onion, celery, and green bell pepper in the hot skillet until the beef is completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle the oats, 3/4 teaspoon salt, the garlic powder, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper into the beef mixture. Arrange the cabbage wedges atop the beef mixture.
  • Stir the tomato sauce, cider vinegar, and brown sugar together in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Pour over the cabbage and beef mixture. Place a cover on the skillet and simmer until the cabbage is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.7 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 761.6 mg, Sugar 15.3 g

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 SUPPER



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My mother shared this recipe, which I've been making for my family for years. The homemade sweet-and-sour sauce is the key to this dish's success. -Dorothy Reimer, Dewberry, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound ground beef
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
Pepper to taste
3 cups cooked long grain rice
1 can (7 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 medium green pepper, sliced
SAUCE:
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
2-1/2 cups cold water
1/3 cup white vinegar
1/3 cup ketchup
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
Pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the chili powder, oregano, salt and pepper. , In a greased 3-qt. baking dish, layer the rice, beef mixture, mushrooms and green pepper; set aside. In a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; stir in the remaining sauce ingredients until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Pour over layered ingredients. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 1518mg sodium, Carbohydrate 73g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

SWEET AND SOUR HAWAIIAN BEEF CROCK POT



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Make and share this Sweet and Sour Hawaiian Beef Crock Pot recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Steak

Time 7h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained and reserve juice
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
3 -6 tablespoons oil
1 1/2 lbs boneless beef sirloin (cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces, or use a cut of beef of choice)
1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (or to taste)
salt and pepper
3 cups baby carrots, cut in half
1 large onion, cut into about 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water
1 large green pepper, seeded and chopped

Steps:

  • In a small bowl combine brown sugar, cider vinegar, reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce and garlic.
  • Add/stir in the brown sugar until completely dissolved; set aside.
  • Heat oil in a skillet.
  • Season the beef cubes with salt and pepper then brown in hot oil on all sides.
  • Place the browned meat in the slow cooker along with the red pepper flakes.
  • Add in carrots and onion to the slow cooker.
  • Pour the pineapple juice mixture over the veggies and beef.
  • Cover and cook on LOW setting for 7-9 hours or on HIGH heat for about 3-4 hours, or until the meat is tender.
  • Increase the heat to HIGH.
  • Dissolve the cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl.
  • Add in the cornstarch mixture, pineapple chunks and green pepper into the beef mixture in the slow cooker.
  • Continue to cook for about 30 minutes, or until the green pepper is crisply tender and the juices are thickened.
  • Serve with cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.7, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 102.1, Sodium 934.9, Carbohydrate 47.3, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 33.4, Protein 40.8

EASY SWEET AND SOUR BEEF AND CABBAGE



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I found this on one of those recipe cards at the grocery store. It's a little different than most of the cabbage casserole recipes I've seen posted, so I thought I'd share it. *Note: Be sure to core the cabbage well or it will be tough.

Provided by Denise in da Kitchen

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons quick-cooking oats
2 tablespoons snipped parsley
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 head cabbage
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet cook ground beef, onion, celery, and green pepper till meat is browned; drain off fat.
  • Sprinkle meat mixture with rolled oats, parsley, the 3/4 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, and the 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
  • Core cabbage; cut into six wedges.
  • Place atop meat.
  • In bowl combine tomato sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, the 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the dash of pepper; mix well.
  • Pour over cabbage and meat.
  • Cover and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes or till cabbage is tender.
  • Serve at once.

Tips:

  • To achieve the best flavor, use high-quality ground beef. Opt for lean ground beef if you prefer a healthier version.
  • Prepare all the ingredients before starting to cook. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you have everything you need.
  • Use a large skillet or wok to cook the ground beef. This will allow you to cook it evenly and prevent overcrowding.
  • Cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until it is browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess grease.
  • Add the vegetables and cook until they are tender-crisp. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes.
  • Stir in the sauce ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
  • Serve the sweet and sour ground beef over rice, noodles, or your favorite side dish.

Conclusion:

Sweet and sour ground beef is a flavorful and versatile dish that can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you prefer a classic version or a more adventurous one with added vegetables, this dish is sure to please. It's a quick and easy meal that's perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.

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