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Sweet and Sour Ground Beef

Sweet and sour ground beef is a delicious one-dish skillet meal recipe made with frozen vegetables and a fabulous sweet and sour sauce.

Ingredients

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1 pound lean ground beef
1 (16-ounce) package frozen vegetables (like baby green beans and carrots or broccoli and carrots)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 (8-ounce) can pineapple tidbits (drained), reserving juice
1/2 cup beef broth (divided)
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch

1
Gather the ingredients.
2
Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring to break up the beef, then drain.
3
Add the frozen vegetables, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, pepper, reserved pineapple juice, 1/4 cup beef broth, soy sauce, and vinegar and stir well.
4
Bring the mixture in the skillet to a boil. Stir well, then reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet; simmer for 4 to 6 minutes or until the vegetables are crisp-tender. Add the drained pineapple and stir gently to combine.
5
Combine the granulated sugar, cornstarch and remaining 1/4 cup beef broth in a small bowl and stir until smooth using a wire whisk . Add this mixture to the skillet; cook and stir until the sauce thickens and boils. Serve the beef mixture immediately over rice or noodles.
6
Serve and enjoy.