Oriental Style Beef Tips and Veggie Stir Fry  | 
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                                            Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 6  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    After eating Bourbon Chicken by chef LinMarie, I was inspired to try to create my own stir-fry dish.  I hope if you try this you will enjoy it.  Please don't let the long list of instructions throw you off-it's easier than it looks.  Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                1 1/2 lbs bite-sized boneless beef cubes  |  
                                                2 cups carrots, julienned  |  
                                                2 cups chopped broccoli  |  
                                                1 cup sweet red pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)  |  
                                                1 small onion, cut into wedges  |  
                                                1/8 cup water  |  
                                                3 tablespoons canola oil  |  
                                                1/4 teaspoon ground ginger  |  
                                                3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes  |  
                                                1/4 cup pineapple juice  |  
                                                3 tablespoons ketchup  |  
                                                1/2 cup water  |  
                                                1/4 cup soy sauce  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. In a medium sized bowl, combine all sauce ingredients mixing well. Set aside. 2. In a large skillet, over medium heat add water and veggies. 3. Cook until crisp tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. 4. Remove. 5. Add oil and beef cook until lightly browned. 6. Add sauce, bring to a rolling boil. 7. Cover and reduce heat; simmer for 25 minutes. 8. If sauce needs to be thickened just add 2 teaspoons cornstarch that has been mixed with 2 tablespoons water. 9. Return veggies back to skillet. 10. Heat for about 8 to 10 minutes or until veggies are hot.                              | 
                         
                         
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