Sweet-and-Sour Beef Stew

Name: Sweet-and-Sour Beef Stew
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds beef top round steak, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce; 2 large onions, chopped; 4 medium carrots, thinly sliced; 1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 cup canned pineapple chunks, drained; 1/2 cup cider vinegar; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup light corn syrup; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Hot cooked rice, optional

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Total Time:Prep: 25 min. Cook: 8 hours

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Frances Conklin, Cottonwood, Idaho

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Updated on Sep. 23, 2023

This chunky meal in a bowl makes terrific use of nutrient-packed vegetables. It has a deliciously sweet and tangy taste. —Frances Conklin, Cottonwood, Idaho

Can you freeze Sweet-and-Sour Beef Stew?

Freeze cooled stew in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth or water if necessary.

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Sweet-and-Sour Beef Stew

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Yield:8 servings

Prep:25 min

Cook:8 hours

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Ingredients

2 pounds beef top round steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
2 large onions, chopped
4 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup canned pineapple chunks, drained
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
Hot cooked rice, optional

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Directions

1
In a large skillet, brown beef in oil in batches; drain. Transfer to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker.

2
In a large bowl, combine the tomato sauce, onions, carrots, green pepper, pineapple, vinegar, brown sugar, corn syrup, chili powder, paprika and salt; pour over beef.
3
Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until beef is tender. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 290 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 465mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 3g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 starch, 1/2 fat.