SWEET & SOUR BEEF WITH BROCCOLI

Ingredients
•1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple tidbits
•2 tablespoons cornstarch
•1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
•1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
•2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
•1 teaspoon minced garlic
•2-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
•2 cups fresh broccoli florets
•1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
•1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
•1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
•1 tablespoon sesame oil
•1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
Directions
•Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth, soy sauce, ginger, garlic and reserved juice until blended; set aside.
•Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, stir-fry the broccoli, mushrooms, red pepper and water chestnuts in oil for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender; remove and set aside. In the same pan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
•Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the reserved vegetable mixture and pineapple; heat through. Serve with rice. Yield: 6 servings.


Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups beef mixture with 3/4 cup rice equals 386 calories, 8 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 37 mg cholesterol, 822 mg sodium, 57 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 21 g protein