Description
Discover the mouthwatering allure of our Slow Cooker Pineapple Beef Recipe, where tender beef mingles with sweet pineapple for a delightful culinary experience. This easy, no-fuss dish is perfect for family meals or entertaining friends. Simply toss everything into your slow cooker, and let it work its magic while you focus on other tasks. The savory and sweet combination will have everyone coming back for more! Enjoy it over rice, in tacos, or as a filling in wraps—this recipe is versatile and family-friendly, making it a hit for diners of all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef shoulder or beef butt, cut into chunks
- 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained (juice reserved)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, minced ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Place beef chunks in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over them.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until fork-tender.
- Add pineapple chunks during the last hour of cooking.
- To thicken the sauce: remove meat and pineapple; mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Stir into the remaining liquid in a saucepan and bring to a boil until thickened.
- Return beef and pineapple to the slow cooker and coat with thickened sauce. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 - 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg