Polynesian Roast Beef for Crock Pot

Submitted by diner524

"This is a recipe I found on Taste of Home Site. Adding it here for the ZWT Pacific Island Region. Here is the intro for the recipe: “This easy and delicious recipe came from my sister and has been a family favorite for years,” says Annette Mosbarger in Falcon, Colorado. Pineapple and peppers add color and taste."

 

• Ready In: 8hrs 10mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 10-12

ingredients

• 3 1⁄4 lbs beef top round roast
• 2 tablespoons browning sauce (optional)
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 8 ounces pineapple (unsweetened sliced or chunked)
• 1⁄4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄2 cup beef broth
• 1⁄4 cup soy sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 medium green pepper, sliced

directions

1. Cut roast in half; brush with browning sauce if desired. Combine the flour, salt and pepper; rub over meat. Place onion in a 3-qt. slow cooker; top with roast.
2. Drain pineapple, reserving juice; refrigerate the pineapple. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch and ginger; slowly whisk in the broth, soy sauce, garlic and reserved pineapple juice until smooth. Pour over meat. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours.
3. Add pineapple and green pepper. Cook 1 hour longer or until meat and green pepper are tender.

Reviews

[Chef Jean]

I made this in my dutch oven in the oven set at 300 degrees. I think it was in there for about 5 hours. The sauce thickened perfectly, but was a little on the sweet side for me. With the pineapple juice I think I would leave out some of the sugar next time. Great served over rice!

 

[Charlotte J]

This was a nice change from our regular pot roast. Next time, I'll add an extra tablespoon of cornstarch when adding the pepper/pineapple. I'd like the gravy thicken a little more and then served with rice. Thank you for sharing your recipe. Made for ZWT 7 - Pacific Islands