Pineapple Beef Stir-Fry

• cup soy sauce↗1⁄2 cup
• garlic cloves, minced↗2
• teaspoon ground ginger↗1 teaspoon
• lb boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/4 inch thin strips↗1 lb
• tablespoon vegetable oil↗1 tablespoon
• celery ribs, thinly sliced↗2
• cup cubed sweet red pepper1 cup
• cup sliced green onion1 cup
• cup sliced fresh onion1 cup
• cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 cup
• (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks↗1

  20 ounce

• (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained1

  8 ounce

• tablespoons cornstarch↗2 -3 tablespoons
• cup water↗1⁄2 cup
• hot cooked rice

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, garlic and ginger. Add beef; toss to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes. In a large skillet, stir-fry beef mixture in oil for 2 minutes. Add celery and red pepper; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add onions and mushrooms; cook 2 minutes longer.

2. 2

   Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Stir pineapple and water chestnuts into skillet. In a bowl, combine cornstarch, water and reserved pineapple juice until smooth. Gradually stir into beef and vegetables. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over rice.