Pineapple Beef Stir-Fry

• pineapple chunks in juice↗1 can
• fresh ginger, grated↗1 tablespoon
• soy sauce↗1 tablespoon
• fresh cilantro, chopped↗1⁄4 cup
• round steak, thinly sliced diagonal↗3⁄4 lb
• vegetable oil↗1 teaspoon
• garlic clove, finely chopped↗1
• cornstarch↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• fresh trimmed green beans1⁄2 cup
• sweet red pepper, sliced thin↗1
• scallions, chopped↗2
• canned chili, chopped1 tablespoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Drain pineapple, reserving 1 cup of chunks, 1/2 cup juice (reserving juice for other purposes).

2. 2

   Combine 1/2 cup of the juice, ginger, soy sauce, cilantro and meat in bowl.

3. 3

   Cover bowl, marinate for 15 minutes.

4. 4

   In large, nonstick skillet, heat oil, add garlic, sauté 30 seconds, until fragrant.

5. 5

   Remove the meat from the marinade, place in the skillet.

6. 6

   Stir fry 5 minutes, just until cooked through, remove the meat and keep warm.

7. 7

   Combine marinade and cornstarch in bowl.

8. 8

   Add the beans, chilies, pepper and marinade to skillet; stir fry 4 minutes (or until veggies are crisp tender and mixture is thickened).

9. 9

   Stir in 1 cup pineapple chunks, scallions and meat; heat through.