Sweet and Sour Ground Beef

shared by Patty H.
Ingredients:
1 lb. ground beef
1 16-ounce package of frozen broccoli and carrots (I used Pepper Stir-Fry mixture)
1 T. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. pepper
8 oz. can pineapple tidbits in own juice; drain and reserve juice
1 T. vinegar
1 T. cornstarch
2 T. water
hot cooked rice
optional: cashews for sprinkling on top

Directions:
1. Brown ground beef in large skillet. Drain.
2. Stir in vegetables, brown sugar, ginger, garlic powder, salt, pepper, reserved
pineapple liquid and vinegar.
3. Blend well; bring to a boil; reduce heat.
4. Cover. Simmer 4-8 minutes until vegetables are crisp tender.
5. Stir in pineapple.
6. In a small bowl, mix water and cornstarch until smooth.
7. Gradually stir into hot mixture in skillet.
8. Cook, stirring constantly until thickened.
9. Serve over hot cooked rice.
Optional: sprinkle cashews on top.