Slow Cooker Island Beef
Description
Sweet and sour beef with pineapple, red and green bell peppers, and fresh tomatoes is easy to make in the slow cooker.
Ingredients
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1 (20 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple chunks in juice, undrained
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2 1/2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
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2 large onions, cut into wedges
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1/2 cup beef broth
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3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
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2 garlic cloves, crushed
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3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
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3/4 teaspoon ground paprika
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 green bell pepper, diced
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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3 tablespoons brown sugar
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1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
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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.