Crockpot Sweet and Sour Beef Recipe
This Crockpot Sweet and Sour Beef is a flavorful and convenient meal that's perfect for busy days. Just set it and forget it until it's time to enjoy a delicious homemade dinner!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef stew meat cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 cup pineapple chunks fresh or canned
- ½ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
- Optional garnish: sliced green onions sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients:Cut the beef stew meat into bite-sized pieces if it's not already.Chop the bell pepper and onion.Drain the pineapple chunks if using canned pineapple.
- Combine Ingredients in the Crockpot:Place the beef stew meat, chopped bell pepper, chopped onion, and pineapple chunks in the crockpot.
- Make the Sweet and Sour Sauce:In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and minced garlic until well combined.
- Add Sauce to the Crockpot:Pour the sweet and sour sauce over the beef and vegetables in the crockpot. Stir to coat the ingredients evenly.
- Cook the Sweet and Sour Beef:Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours, or until the beef is tender and cooked through.
- Thicken the Sauce (Optional):In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry.Stir the slurry into the crockpot during the last 30 minutes of cooking to thicken the sauce. Stir well to combine.
- Serve:Once the beef is cooked and the sauce is thickened (if desired), taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.Serve the sweet and sour beef over cooked rice or noodles.Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Enjoy!