Sweet Sour Beef

Experience an explosion of bold flavors with this Sweet Sour Beef recipe, a perfect balance of tangy, savory, and sweet. Tender slices of beef sirloin or flank steak are stir-fried to perfection and tossed with vibrant bell peppers, juicy pineapple chunks, and a luscious homemade sweet-and-sour sauce. Made with pantry staples like soy sauce, ketchup, and rice vinegar, this dish comes together quickly, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights. Infused with the aromatic goodness of garlic and ginger and topped with toasted sesame seeds and scallions, this crowd-pleasing recipe is best served over fluffy steamed rice or noodles. Ready in just 45 minutes, this easy Sweet Sour Beef is guaranteed to become a favorite in your kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound beef sirloin or flank steak
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium green bell pepper
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 1 cup pineapple chunks (canned)
• 1 cup pineapple juice (from can)
• 0.33 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 0.25 cup rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 0.25 cup water
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2 stalks scallions

Directions

Step 1

Slice the beef into thin strips against the grain. Place the beef strips in a bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch until evenly coated. Set aside.

Step 2

Dice the red and green bell peppers into bite-sized pieces. Peel and slice the onion into wedges. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, ketchup, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, and water to make the sweet and sour sauce. Set aside.

Step 4

Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the beef strips in batches and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until browned but not fully cooked through. Remove the beef and set aside.

Step 5

In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Stir-fry the garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 6

Add the diced bell peppers and onion to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp.

Step 7

Add the cooked beef back into the skillet along with the pineapple chunks. Pour the sweet and sour sauce over the beef and vegetables. Stir well to coat everything evenly.

Step 8

Cook the mixture for an additional 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and the beef is fully cooked.

Step 9

Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced scallions.

Step 10

Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1696.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2045.0

Total Fat 100.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 29.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 27.4g
Cholesterol 340.2mg	0%
Sodium 1775.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 163.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.7g	0%
Total Sugars 106.3g
Protein 129.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 226.4mg	0%
Iron 15.9mg	0%
Potassium 3017.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.4%

Protein: 25.0%

Carbs: 31.6%