Oriental Style Beef Tips And Veggie Stir Fry - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs bite-sized boneless beef cubes
2 cups carrots, julienned
2 cups chopped broccoli
1 cup sweet red pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)
1 small onion, cut into wedges
1/8 cup water
3 tablespoons canola oil
sauce ingredients
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup pineapple juice
3 tablespoons ketchup
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup soy sauce

Preparation

In a medium sized bowl, combine all sauce ingredients mixing well. Set aside.
In a large skillet, over medium heat add water and veggies.
Cook until crisp tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Remove.
Add oil and beef cook until lightly browned.
Add sauce, bring to a rolling boil.
Cover and reduce heat; simmer for 25 minutes.
If sauce needs to be thickened just add 2 teaspoons cornstarch that has been mixed with 2 tablespoons water.
Return veggies back to skillet.
Heat for about 8 to 10 minutes or until veggies are hot.