Welsh Family Kitchen

Sweet and Sour Beef Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons cold water 1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 3 teaspoons canola oil, divided 1 large green pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 large sweet red pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 medium tart apples, chopped 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions, divided 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup cider vinegar Hot cooked rice, optional Procedures: In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth. Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet or wok, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add beef; stir-fry 2-3 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove from pan. In same skillet, stir-fry peppers and apples in remaining oil for 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup green onions; stir-fry 1-3 minutes longer or until peppers are crisp-tender. Remove from pan. Add brown sugar and vinegar to skillet; bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to pan. Return to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Return beef and pepper mixture to pan; heat through. If desired, serve with rice. Sprinkle with remaining green onion. Notes: 2025-06-21: Added to our cookbook. 06/21/2025