Beefed-Up Tropical Fried Rice

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 lb beef flank steak, cut in half lengthwise,then cut crosswise into thin strips
• 2 -3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 12-1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen peas and carrots, thawed
• 3 cups cold cooked rice
• 12 cup soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained with juice reserved

1. Let the oil get hot in an electric wok preheated to 400, or in a stove-top wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add the beef, garlic, red pepper flakes, and ginger; stir and saute for 4-5 minutes or until the beef is browned.
3. Add in the peas/carrots, rice, and soy sauce; stir to combine.
4. Mix together the sugar and reserved pineapple juice in a small bowl; add to the wok along with the pineapple tidbits; stir to combine.
5. Cook and stir for 4-5 minutes or until well heated.
6. Serve.

vegetable oil, beef flank, garlic, red pepper, ground ginger, carrots, cold cooked rice, soy sauce, sugar, pineapple tidbits

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/beefed-up-tropical-fried-rice-84443 (may not work)