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Sweet and Sour Ground Beef

By Linda Larsen, About.com

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

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 lb. pkg. frozen broccoli and carrots
  • 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 8 oz. can pineapple tidbits, drained, reserving juice
  • 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 3 Tbsp. water

Preparation:

Brown ground beef in large skillet, then drain. Add vegetables, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, pepper, reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce, and vinegar and stir well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover skillet; simmer for 6 minutes until vegetables are crisp tender. Add pineapple and stir.

Combine cornstarch and water in small bowl and stir until smooth. Add to skillet; cook and stir until sauce thickens and boils. Serve over rice or noodles. 4 servings

Calories: 450
Fat: 17 grams
Carbs: 48 grams
Sodium: 500 mg
Vitamin A: 80% DV
Vitamin C: 80% DV
Niacin: 30% DV

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