Sweet-and-Sour Beef

By cserumga

1-1/2 cups (calculated without rice) equals 390 calories, 10 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 63 mg cholesterol, 656 mg sodium, 56 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 23 g protein.

Ingredients

• 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
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• Hot cooked rice, optional

Details

Servings 4
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

•Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet or wok coated with cooking spray, stir-fry beef in 2 teaspoons oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm.

• In the same pan, stir-fry peppers and apples in remaining oil for 3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup green onions. Stir-fry 2-3 minutes longer or until peppers are crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm.

• Add brown sugar and vinegar to pan; bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into brown sugar mixture. Return to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.

• Return beef and vegetable mixture to pan; heat through. Garnish with remaining onions. Serve with rice if desired