Slow Cooker Pineapple Beef
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Slow Cooker Pineapple Beef Recipe, where tender chunks of beef meld beautifully with the sweet and tangy essence of pineapple. This easy and delicious dish is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re gathering with family or enjoying a cozy night in. The slow cooker does all the hard work, allowing you to savor mouthwatering flavors without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve it over rice or noodles, pair it with fresh vegetables, or use it as a filling for lettuce wraps—this versatile recipe is sure to impress everyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
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
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Place beef chunks in the slow cooker and pour the sauce mixture over them to coat evenly.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until beef is tender.
- During the last hour of cooking, add pineapple chunks.
- To thicken the sauce, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Remove beef and pineapple from the slow cooker.
- Pour liquid into a saucepan; add slurry and heat until thickened.
- Return beef and pineapple to the slow cooker and pour thickened sauce over them.
- Garnish with green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg