Sweet-and-Sour Beef Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp cold water
1 lb beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
3 tsp 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 tbsp thinly sliced green onions, divided
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
hot cooked rice , optional

Directions:

In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth. Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet or wok coated with cooking spray, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add beef; stir-fry 2-3 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove from pan.
In same skillet, stir-fry peppers and apples in remaining oil for 2 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup green onions; stir-fry 1-3 minutes longer or until peppers are crisp-tender. Remove from pan.
Add brown sugar and vinegar to skillet; bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to pan. Return to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Return beef and pepper mixture to pan; heat through. If desired, serve with rice. Sprinkle with remaining green onion. Yield: 4 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	454.5 Kcal (1903 kJ)
Calories from fat	142.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.85g	24%
Cholesterol	100.9mg	34%
Sodium	662.64mg	28%
Potassium	640.33mg	14%
Total Carbs	43.11g	14%
Sugars	38.36g	153%
Dietary Fiber	1.79g	7%
Protein	33.76g	68%
Vitamin C	85.7mg	143%
Iron	2.7mg	15%
Calcium	65.2mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	162.52 Kcal (680 kJ)
Calories from fat	51.02 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.67g	24%
Cholesterol	36.08mg	34%
Sodium	236.94mg	28%
Potassium	228.96mg	14%
Total Carbs	15.41g	14%
Sugars	13.72g	153%
Dietary Fiber	0.64g	7%
Protein	12.07g	68%
Vitamin C	30.6mg	143%
Iron	1mg	15%
Calcium	23.3mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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