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

Directions
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. 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. Serve over beds of fluffy rice.