Sweet and Sour Beef Cubes with Baby Carrots
Transform your dinner table with this vibrant Sweet and Sour Beef Cubes with Baby Carrots recipe, a delightful blend of tender, seared beef and naturally sweet baby carrots coated in a luscious, tangy sauce. Featuring a perfectly balanced mix of pineapple juice, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and ketchup, this dish delivers that crave-worthy sweet and sour flavor profile in every bite. The beef is lightly dusted with cornstarch for a golden, crispy exterior, while the sauce is thickened to perfection for a glossy finish. Garnished with fresh green onions for a pop of color and freshness, this quick-to-make recipe is ready in just 40 minutes and pairs beautifully with steamed rice or noodles. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining, this dish is a must-try for fans of bold, Asian-inspired flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Beef sirloin, cubed
- 300 grams Baby carrots
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Pineapple juice
- 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 0.5 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch (for sauce thickening)
- 2 stalks Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
Season the beef cubes with salt and black pepper. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of cornstarch over the cubes and toss to coat evenly.
Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Sear the beef cubes until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the beef and set it aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add the baby carrots to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften slightly.
In a small bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, rice vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, and 0.5 cup of water to make the sweet and sour sauce.
Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the carrots. Bring it to a simmer and let it cook for 3 minutes.
Dissolve 1 tablespoon of cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry. Slowly stir the slurry into the simmering sauce to thicken it.
Return the seared beef cubes to the skillet and toss them in the thickened sauce until well coated. Allow everything to simmer together for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1820 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.1 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.0 g | 150% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 381 mg | 127% | |
| Sodium | 4576 mg | 199% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 119.2 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.0 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 74.3 g | ||
| Protein | 121.9 g | 244% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 263 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 13.3 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 3029 mg | 64% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
