Description
Tender beef chuck roast slow-cooked in a sweet and sour sauce made with pineapple juice, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and soy sauce. This American-Asian fusion dish offers a flavorful, melt-in-your-mouth main course perfect for an easy weeknight meal or comforting family dinner.
Ingredients
Beef and Vegetables
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 onion, sliced
Sweet and Sour Sauce
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the Roast: Generously season the beef chuck roast with salt and pepper on all sides to enhance the flavor before cooking.
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place the sliced onion at the bottom of the slow cooker, then add the seasoned roast on top.
- Add the Sauce Ingredients: In a bowl, combine pineapple juice, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, and garlic powder. Pour this mixture evenly over the roast and onions in the slow cooker.
- Cook the Roast: Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours, or on high heat for 4 to 5 hours, until the beef is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the roast from the slow cooker and slice or shred as desired. Serve with the cooking juices spooned over the top for extra flavor.
Notes
- Add sliced bell peppers during the last hour of cooking for added color and flavor.
- Serve this sweet and sour beef over steamed rice or creamy mashed potatoes to soak up the delicious sauce.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American, Asian Inspired
