Sweet and Sour Hawaiian Beef Crock Pot

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 11
Sweet and Sour Hawaiian Beef Crock Pot recipe for a delicious dinner
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

8 hours

Ready In

8 hours 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/3 cup brown sugar , packed
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1 can pineapple chunks , drained and reserve juice
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic ( or to taste )
3 -6 tablespoons oil
1 1/2 lbs boneless beef sirloin ( cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces , or use a cut of beef of choice )
1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes ( or to taste )
salt and pepper
3 cups baby carrots , cut in half
1 large onion , cut into about 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water
1 large green pepper , seeded and chopped

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
409
Sugar
23g
Fat
18g
This Sweet and Sour Hawaiian Beef Crock Pot recipe is a tasty and easy dinner that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It combines sweet and sour flavors with tender chunks of beef, baby carrots, onion and green pepper. The dish is topped with a thick and flavorful sauce made with brown sugar, cider vinegar, soy sauce and pineapple juice. This recipe is inspired by Hawaiian cuisine, which often uses pineapple in savory dishes. The slow cooking process allows the flavors to meld together and results in a delicious meal that can be served over rice or noodles.

Instructions

1.In a bowl, mix together brown sugar, cider vinegar, reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce and minced garlic.
2.In a skillet, heat oil over high heat and brown beef on all sides.
3.Add the red pepper flakes, salt and pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.
4.Transfer beef to a slow cooker and add the baby carrots, onion and green pepper on top.
5.Pour the sauce over the beef and vegetables, stirring to coat.
6.Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until beef is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
7.In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Stir into the slow cooker and cook for another 30 minutes, until sauce thickens.
8.Serve hot with rice or noodles.

PROS

This Sweet and Sour Hawaiian Beef Crock Pot recipe is a delicious and flavorful dinner that is easy to make.

The slow cooking process makes the beef tender and the vegetables are infused with the sweet and sour sauce.

Leftovers can be reheated for a tasty lunch the next day.

CONS

This recipe takes a bit of prep work to cut the beef and vegetables, but once that is done the slow cooker does all the work.

It may be difficult to find some of the ingredients if you don’t live in an area with easy access to international markets.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe contains a good amount of protein from the beef, and the vegetables add fiber and nutrients.
The pineapple juice and cider vinegar in the sauce may provide some health benefits, such as aiding in digestion and reducing inflammation.
However, the brown sugar in the sauce and the use of oil for browning the beef may make this dish high in calories and fat.

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