In this recipe for Sweet & Sour Hawaiian Beef, soft beef strips are cooked with pineapple that is sweet and sour and bell peppers and onions that are savory. This dish is quick, easy, and tasty, making it perfect for busy days.
Ingredients: 1.5 lb beef chuck roast, sliced into thin strips. 1 cup pineapple chunks, drained. 1 red bell pepper, sliced. 1 green bell pepper, sliced. 1 onion, sliced. 1 cup ketchup. 1/2 cup brown sugar. 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar. 2 tablespoons soy sauce. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 teaspoon ginger, grated. 2 tablespoons cornstarch. 2 tablespoons water. Salt and pepper to taste. Cooked rice, for serving.
Instructions: In a slow cooker, combine beef, pineapple chunks, bell peppers, and onion. In a separate bowl, mix together ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Pour the sauce over the beef and vegetables in the slow cooker. Stir to coat evenly. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until beef is tender. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the slow cooker. Cook for an additional 30 minutes on high, or until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve over cooked rice.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 360 minutes
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