SLOW COOKER ISLAND BEEF

SLOW COOKER ISLAND BEEF

“Sweet and sour beef with pineapple, red and green bell peppers, and fresh tomatoes is easy to make in the slow cooker.”


1 (20-oz.) can unsweetened pineapple chunks in juice, undrained
2-1/2 lbs. 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 paprika
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1-1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 large tomatoes cut into wedges


Drain the pineapple juice into a slow cooker, reserving the pineapple chunks. Place the beef, onion, 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.

Increase the setting to HIGH and stir in green and red bell peppers, 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.


Yield: 6 servings.