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Cantonese-style sweet and sour beef Recipe

Chinese · Main course · 25 min total

Tender beef strips in a tangy-sweet sauce with bell peppers and pineapple, a classic Cantonese takeout favorite made easy at home.

Ingredients

• 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup pineapple chunks (canned, drained)
• 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into chunks
• 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
• 1/2 onion, cut into chunks
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp cornstarch (for sauce)
• Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine beef slices with soy sauce and 1 tbsp cornstarch. Marinate for 10 minutes.
2. In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, ketchup, sugar, water, and 1 tbsp cornstarch to make the sauce. Set aside.
3. Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add beef and stir-fry until browned, about 2 minutes. Remove and set aside.
4. Add a little more oil if needed. Stir-fry onion and bell peppers for 1-2 minutes until slightly tender.
5. Return beef to the wok. Add pineapple chunks and pour in the sauce. Stir-fry until sauce thickens and coats everything, about 1-2 minutes. Serve immediately.

Tips

• For extra crispiness, lightly coat beef in additional cornstarch before frying.
• Serve over steamed rice or with noodles.
• Adjust sugar and vinegar to taste for a more tangy or sweet sauce.

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