Slow Cooker Island Beef

Slow Cooker Island Beef

by Catherine Crawford 2 years ago
3.6 (9)
7 hours
386.8 kcal
34.5 g carbs
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Description

This easy meal using the slow cooker combines stew beef and pineapple for a wonderful sweet and sour dish that is delicious served on a bed of steamed white rice. Enjoy!

Ingredients
  • 1 (20 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple chunks in juice, undrained
  • 2 ½ pounds cubed beef stew meat
  • 2 large onions, cut into wedges
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • ¾ teaspoon seasoned salt
  • ¾ teaspoon ground paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 large tomatoes, cut into wedges
Directions
  1. 1. Drain the pineapple juice into a slow cooker, reserving the pineapple chunks. Place the beef, onions, beef broth, 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, garlic, seasoned salt, paprika, and black pepper into the slow cooker with the juice. Mix well, cover, and cook on Low until the beef is tender, 6 to 6 1/2 hours.
  2. 2. Increase the setting to High and stir in green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and brown sugar. In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch, soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar until smooth; stir the mixture into the slow cooker, blending well. Cover and cook for 1 more hour. Just before serving, lightly stir in the tomatoes and reserved pineapple chunks.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 6 servings
calories: 386.8 kcal
carbohydrates: 34.5 g
protein: 37.2 g
saturated fat: 4.2 g
cholesterol: 99.8 mg
sodium: 567.9 mg
fiber: 3.3 g
sugar: 25.2 g