Slow Cooker Recipes
Tropical Beef
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef top round steak, trimmed of fat
- 2 large onions, cut into 12 thin wedges each
- 1 (20 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple chunks, juice reserved
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 5 tablespoons red wine vinegar, divided
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 3/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 large tomatoes, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Cut the beef into thin strips diagonally across the grain.
- Add to a 3 1/2 to 4 quart slow cooker.
- Add the onions, pineapple juice, broth, 3 tablespoons of the vinegar, garlic powder, seasoned salt, paprika, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 6 1/2 hours or until the beef is just tender.
- Increase the setting to HIGH.
- Stir in the green and red pepper squares and the brown sugar.
- Mix together the cornstarch, soy sauce, and remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar.
- Stir into the cooker, blending well.
- Cook, covered, on HIGH for 45 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Just before serving, stir in the tomato wedges and pineapple chunks.
- Serve over cooked white rice.