Mr. food's tropical beef

4 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
1 pounds Flank steak, cut into half lengthwise then into thin strips
2 Garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Crushed red pepper
½ teaspoon Ground ginger
16 ounces Frozen peas and carrots , thawed
3 cups Cold cooked rice
⅓ cup Soy sauce
8 ounces Sliced water chestnuts , drained
8 ounces Pineapple tidbits in juice , undrained

Directions

======================================================= ============== ==== == Heat the oil just until hot in a wok over medium-high heat or in an electric wok that has been preheated to 400 F. Add the beef, garlic, red pepper, and ginger and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the beef is browned. Stir in the peas and carrots, rice and soy sauce until thoroughly mixed. Add the water chestnuts and pineapple tidbits with the juice, stirring until combines. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until thoroughly heated. Note: For extra color, sprinkle with 3 thinly slices scallions just before serving.

For a sweeter flavor, mix 3 tablespoons sugar into the pineapple juice before adding it to the mixture.

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