Slow Cooker Island Beef

Name: Slow Cooker Island Beef recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 7 h
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Global
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

by Catherine Crawford 1 year 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. 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. 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