Busters Recipes

Pineapple Beef Stir-Fry

1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, in juice

1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

3/4 pound round steak, thinly sliced on diagonal 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

1/2 cup fresh green beans, trimmed

1 sweet red pepper, thinly sliced

1 tablespoon chopped canned green chiles

2 scallions, chopped

Drain pineapple, reserving 1 cup chunks, 1/2 cup juice. Save remaining chunks, juice for other recipes.Combine 1/2 cup pineapple juice, ginger, soy, cilantro and meat in bowl. Cover bowl; marinate for 15 mins.Heat oil in large nonstick skillet. Add garlic; saute 30 secs, until fragrant. Remove meat from marinade; add to skillet; stir-fry 5 mins, until just cooked through. Remove meat; keep warm.Mix together remaining marinade and cornstarch in bowl.Add beans, pepper, chiles and marinade mixture to skillet; stir-fry 4 mins or until vegetables are crisp-tender and mixture is thickened.Stir in 1 cup pineapple chunks, scallions and meat; heat through.

Makes 4 servings.