Make a tasty and tangy dish with this easy sweet and sour beef cubes recipe. Tender beef cubes simmered in a flavorful sweet and sour sauce will make your taste buds dance. Serve it over steamed rice for a complete meal that your whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds beef sirloin, cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks, drained
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the beef cubes and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are tender.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, and soy sauce.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet with the cooked vegetables. Add the pineapple chunks and beef cubes. Stir to combine.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the beef is tender.
- In a separate small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and water to make a slurry.
- Pour the slurry into the skillet and stir well. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the sweet and sour beef cubes over steamed rice.
Interesting Facts
Sweet and sour dishes originated in China but have become popular in American Chinese cuisine.
The combination of tangy pineapple and savory beef creates a delicious contrast of flavors.
Beef sirloin is a great choice for this recipe as it remains tender even after cooking in the sauce for a long time.