SWEET-AND-SOUR BEEF WITH BROCCOLI

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Our Test Kitchen recreated the classic Chinese beef and broccoli dish using a beautiful variety of colorful veggies and inexpensive ground beef. Serve over rice noodles--which you can find in the Asian section of your grocery store--for a change from regular rice.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple tidbits
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth, soy sauce, ginger, garlic and reserved juice until blended; set aside., Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, stir-fry the broccoli, mushrooms, red pepper and water chestnuts in oil for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender; remove and set aside. In the same pan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. , Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the reserved vegetable mixture and pineapple; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts :

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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always turns out great.


USMAN AKMAL
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I love this recipe! The sauce is so delicious, and the beef is always cooked perfectly. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Fahim Fahimyt
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I made this recipe exactly as written, and it was perfect! The beef was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family.


Chiamaka Okeke
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This was a great weeknight meal! It was easy to make and didn't take long at all. The flavors were delicious, and my family loved it.


Rwp 0191
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. I love that I can use any type of beef I have on hand.


Charlotte Warner
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This was a great recipe! The beef was tender and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family.


Michaela Gomez
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I'm not usually a fan of sweet and sour dishes, but this recipe changed my mind! The sauce is perfectly balanced, and the beef is tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Afework Wolde
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always turns out great. I love that I can use any type of beef I have on hand.


Gaming Fariya
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I love this recipe! The sauce is so delicious, and the beef is always cooked perfectly. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


SEMA Javed
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I made this recipe exactly as written, and it was perfect! The beef was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family.


Asanda Miya
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This was a great weeknight meal! It was easy to make and didn't take long at all. The flavors were delicious, and my family loved it.


Nokwamda AGBheBhe
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The beef is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


Namatovu Annet
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This was my first time making sweet and sour beef with broccoli, and it turned out amazing! The sauce was perfectly balanced, and the beef was tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.