Because you use frozen vegetables and canned pineapple, there is no chopping or mincing of any ingredient. The whole dish can be prepared in about 20 minutes.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 lb. pkg. frozen vegetables, like baby green beans and carrots or broccoli and carrots
- 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp. ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/8 tsp. pepper
- 8 oz. can pineapple tidbits, drained, reserving juice
- 1/2 cup beef broth, divided
- 3 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar
- 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
Preparation:
Brown ground beef in large skillet, then drain. Add vegetables, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, pepper, reserved pineapple juice, 1/4 cup beef broth, soy sauce, and vinegar and stir well.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover skillet; simmer for 4-6 minutes until vegetables are crisp tender. Add pineapple and stir.
Combine granulated sugar, cornstarch and remaining 1/4 cup beef broth in small bowl and stir until smooth. Add to skillet; cook and stir until sauce thickens and boils. Serve over rice or noodles.
Calories: 480
Fat: 17 grams
Carbs: 48 grams
Sodium: 580 mg
Vitamin A: 80% DV
Vitamin C: 80% DV
Niacin: 40% DV
