Maui Mingle

Description

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds lean Beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large Onion, sliced
• 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 2 teaspoons ginger
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 20-ounce can pineapple chunks, cut in half (drain; reserve juice)
• 18 pitted dried prunes
• 2 cups sliced celery
• 1 to 2 green peppers, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3/4 cup water
• 3 cups hot cooked rice

Procedures

1. Brown meat in oil on all sides. Add Onion, salt, mustard, ginger, wine, broth and pineapple juice. Cover and simmer about 1 hour or until meat is tender.
2. Add pineapple and prunes. Cook 10 minutes longer. Stir in celery, green peppers, soy sauce and cornstarch dissolved in water. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 6 to 7 minutes.
3. Serve over beds of fluffy rice.