Imagine coming home to a mouthwatering aroma that fills your kitchen with the irresistible blend of sweet pineapple, savory beef, and rich teriyaki sauce. This Slow Cooker Pineapple Beef Teriyaki is not just a meal—it's a culinary journey that transforms ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary dining experience. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, this recipe promises to become your new go-to comfort dish that will have everyone at the table asking for seconds.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 5 hrs
Total Time: 5 hrs 15 mins
Cuisine: Asian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef stew meat
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the beef by trimming any excess fat and cutting larger pieces into bite-sized chunks approximately 1-
- 5 inches in size to ensure even cooking.
- Slice the bell pepper and onion into thin, uniform strips approximately 1/4 inch wide to promote consistent cooking and distribution of flavors.
- Place the beef stew meat into the slow cooker, ensuring pieces are spread evenly across the bottom of the cooking vessel.
- Add the sliced bell peppers and onions on top of the beef, creating a layered arrangement.
- Pour the pineapple chunks over the meat and vegetables, distributing them evenly throughout the slow cooker.
- Slowly pour the teriyaki sauce over all ingredients, making sure to cover the meat and vegetables completely for maximum flavor absorption.
- Cover the slow cooker and set to low heat setting, allowing the ingredients to cook for 5 hours until the beef becomes tender and easily pulls apart.
- After cooking time is complete, gently stir the mixture to ensure all ingredients are well-coated with the teriyaki sauce.
- Serve the pineapple beef teriyaki hot over prepared white or brown rice, spooning extra sauce from the slow cooker for added moisture.
- Garnish with optional chopped green onions or sesame seeds for additional flavor and visual appeal.
Tips
- Meat Selection: Choose well-marbled beef stew meat for maximum tenderness and flavor. Trimming excess fat ensures a cleaner, more enjoyable dish.
- Cutting Technique: Cut beef and vegetables into uniform sizes to promote even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Layering Matters: Create strategic layers in your slow cooker, starting with meat, then vegetables, and finally pineapple, to allow flavors to meld perfectly.
- Sauce Coverage: Ensure complete sauce coverage by slowly pouring teriyaki sauce over all ingredients, guaranteeing each bite is packed with flavor.
- Low and Slow: Stick to the low heat setting for the full 5 hours to achieve melt-in-your-mouth beef that's incredibly tender.
- Optional Enhancements: Elevate your dish with garnishes like chopped green onions, sesame seeds, or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for added complexity.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve over steamed rice and have extra teriyaki sauce on hand for those who love an extra flavor boost.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 435kcal
Carbohydrates: 46g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 80mg
