Sweet and Sour Beef

The acidic ingredients make the beef meltingly tender. For a splurge, double the amount of meat.
Portions:4 servings
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound bottom round steak cubed
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • teaspoon pepper
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 8-ounce can pineapple tidbits
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 cups sliced carrots
  • 1 cup frozen green beans
  • 1 cup Beef Stock
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

  • Toss cubed meat with flour, salt, and pepper.
  • Combine in 3–4- quart slow cooker with onions.
  • Drain pineapple, reserving liquid.
  • Add pineapple to slow cooker along with vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce; stir until blended.
  • Add carrots, green beans, and Stock.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8–10 hours until beef is very tender.
  • In small bowl, combine cornstarch with ½ cup reserved pineapple liquid.
  • Add to slow cooker, stir, cover, and cook on high for 30 minutes or until sauce is thickened.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Serve over hot cooked rice.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 492.56 kcal | Protein: 36.64 g | Fat: 18.28 g
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Course Beef / Crockpot / Main Dish / Meat