Sweet-and-Sour Beef

 

1

beef flank steak, (1 pound)

1

tablespoon cornstarch

1

tablespoon cold water

1

tablespoon vegetable oil

1

medium onion, cut into 1-inch pieces

1

can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks in juice, undrained

1/4

cup sugar

1/4

cup white vinegar

1

tablespoon chicken bouillon granules

1

tablespoon soy sauce

1

medium bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

2

medium tomatoes, each cut into 8 wedges

Hot cooked rice, if desired

• 1 Remove fat from beef. Cut beef with grain into 2-inch strips; cut strips across grain into 1/8-inch slices. Mix cornstarch and cold water.
• 2 Heat wok or 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil; rotate wok to coat side. Add beef and onion; stir-fry about 3 minutes or until beef is brown. Stir in pineapple, sugar, vinegar, bouillon granules and soy sauce. Heat to boiling. Stir in cornstarch mixture; cook and stir 1 minute.
• 3 Stir in bell pepper and tomatoes; cook and stir 1 minute. Serve with rice.