Sweet and spicy beef stir fry from Indonesia
In a large non-stick skillet at medium-high, HEAT oil.
In a small bowl, MIX onions, garlic and ginger root; STIR in a small amount of olive oil to prevent sticking.
ADD veggies to skillet; STIR FRY until onions are translucent; ADD beef cubes; STIR FRY until cubes are no longer pink.
In a mixing bowl, STIR together the 8 SAUCE ingredients; ADD to beef in skillet; bring to BOIL.
REDUCE heat to low; let SIMMER, covered for 1-1/2 hours, STIRRING occasionally.
Continue to SIMMER until beef is tender and sauce is thickened, about 1/2 hour, STIRRING occasionallyNOTE: watch sauce during this time--uncover if needed to help thicken or add water to keep from drying out.
NOTE: Start rice cooking according to directions just before doing step .
Serve over hot rice
1. We use Maggi Taste of Asia brand sweet chili sauce 2. We use Mae Ploy red curry paste--be careful, this stuff is hot
Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 482 Calories; 21g Fat (39.6% calories from fat); 29g Protein; 42g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 62mg Cholesterol; 439mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 5 Fat.