Friday, February 5, 2010

Pineapple Beef Stir-Fry

1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1/4 cup white wine or reduced sodium chicken broth
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. reduced sodium soy sauce
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 beef top sirloin steak (1 lb.) cut into thin strips
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 large carrots, sliced
1 small onion, halved and sliced
1 medium green pepper, julienned
1/3 cup fresh snow peas
3/4 cup unsweetened pineapple tidbits
2 cups cooked brown rice

1. In a small bown, combine the first five ingredients. Pour 2/3 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add the beef. Seal bag and turn to coat; refridgerate for 30 minutes. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade.
2. In a small bowl, combine corstarch and reserved marinade until smooth; set aside.
3. Drain and discard marinade from beef. In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry beef in 1 tsp. oil for 2-3 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm.
4. Stir-fry carrots and onion in remaining oil for 4 minutes. add green pepper and snow peas; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
5. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add beef and pineapple; heat through. Serve with rice.

Makes 4 servings
1 cup stir-fry with 1/2 cup rice is 8 Weight Watchers points

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