Slow Cooker Island Beef

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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!

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
7 hrs
Total Time:
7 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

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 (per serving)

387 Calories
11g Fat
35g Carbs
37g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 387
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 4g 21%
Cholesterol 100mg 33%
Sodium 568mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 25g
Protein 37g 74%
Vitamin C 62mg 69%
Calcium 57mg 4%
Iron 5mg 25%
Potassium 877mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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