A simple and tasty gluten-free crockpot recipe for Hawaiian sweet and sour beef. Beef that is just the right amount of tenderness and a sweet and sour sauce that is full of pineapple and bell peppers.
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef stew meat. 1 cup pineapple chunks. 1 red bell pepper, sliced. 1 green bell pepper, sliced. 1 onion, sliced. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 1/2 cup gluten-free soy sauce. 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar. 1/4 cup honey. 1 tablespoon tomato paste. 1 tablespoon tapioca starch or arrowroot powder. Salt and pepper to taste. Sesame seeds for garnish optional. Green onions for garnish optional.
Instructions: Place beef stew meat, pineapple chunks, sliced bell peppers, onion, and minced garlic into the crockpot. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, honey, tomato paste, tapioca starch or arrowroot powder, salt, and pepper. Pour the sauce mixture over the beef and vegetables in the crockpot. Stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until beef is tender. Once cooked, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot over cooked rice or cauliflower rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 360 minutes
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