Sweet & Sour Hawaiian Beef Recipe

INGREDIENTS

1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup apple cider vinegar
2 cans pineapple chunks, drained and reserve juice
0.5 c coconut aminos
3 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
0.25 c vegetable oil
1 large costco size pack boneless cubed stewing beef, frozen
1⁄2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
salt and pepper
0.25 cup cornstarch
0.25 cup cold water
1 large green pepper, seeded and diced

DIRECTIONS

1. In a small bowl combine brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, reserved pineapple juice, coconut aminos, oil, and garlic.
2. Stir in the brown sugar until completely dissolved; set aside.
3. Place the meat in the slow cooker along with the red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Pour the pineapple juice mixture over the beef.
4. Cover and cook on HIGH setting for 9 hours till the meat is fall-apart tender.
5. Dissolve the cornstarch and cold water in a mug.
6. Add the cornstarch mixture to the beef and stir, then add the pineapple chunks and green pepper into the slow cooker. Mix gently.
7. Continue to cook on HIGH for about 1 hour until the green pepper is crisply tender and the juices are thickened.
8. Serve with cooked rice.