This Mr. Food’s Tropical Beef is a vibrant and quick dinner solution that brings the flavors of a tropical vacation straight to your skillet. Tender strips of flank steak are stir-fried with aromatic garlic, ginger, and a hint of heat from crushed red pepper. The dish is brought together with frozen peas and carrots, crunchy water chestnuts, and sweet pineapple tidbits, all tossed with fluffy cold cooked rice. It offers a perfect balance of savory soy sauce richness and fruity sweetness. Ideal for busy weeknights when you want something substantial yet light, this meal comes together in under 30 minutes. The contrasting textures of the tender beef, crisp vegetables, and juicy fruit make every bite interesting. Serve it family-style for a satisfying and colorful main course that everyone will enjoy.
Mr. Food’S Tropical Beef
Description
This Mr. Food's Tropical Beef is a vibrant and quick dinner solution that brings the flavors of a tropical vacation straight to your skillet. Tender strips of flank steak are stir-fried with aromatic garlic, ginger, and a hint of heat from crushed red pepper. The dish is brought together with frozen peas and carrots, crunchy water chestnuts, and sweet pineapple tidbits, all tossed with fluffy cold cooked rice. It offers a perfect balance of savory soy sauce richness and fruity sweetness. Ideal for busy weeknights when you want something substantial yet light, this meal comes together in under 30 minutes. The contrasting textures of the tender beef, crisp vegetables, and juicy fruit make every bite interesting. Serve it family-style for a satisfying and colorful main course that everyone will enjoy.Ingredients
Directions
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Slice the flank steak lengthwise into thin strips.
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Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
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Add the beef strips, minced garlic, crushed red pepper, and ground ginger to the wok.
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Saut&# 195;© the beef mixture for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the beef is browned.
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Stir in the thawed frozen peas and carrots, cold cooked rice, and soy sauce until thoroughly mixed.
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Add the drained sliced water chestnuts and pineapple tidbits along with their juice, stirring until combined.
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Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the dish is thoroughly heated.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 373.9kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 25.7g40%
- Saturated Fat 8.7g44%
- Cholesterol 93.1mg32%
- Sodium 81.7mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 32.9g66%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
For extra color and freshness, sprinkle with 3 thinly sliced scallions just before serving.
For a sweeter flavor profile, mix 3 tablespoons of sugar into the pineapple juice before adding it to the mixture.
Ensure the rice is cold and cooked beforehand for the best texture in the stir-fry.
