Reviewed: Mar. 28, 2012

Although this smelled wonderful while it was cooking, as with most slow cooker recipes, I felt the flavors were a bit mild when it was done. I bumped it up with more vinegar, sugar and some ketchup and that seemed to help. Thanks for the recipe.

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Dianemwj

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Burbank, California, USA

Living In: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 13, 2012

Makes a huge pot of food and is fairly easy. I followed the directions to a T and it smelled delicious while cooking all afternoon. I would not use stew meat next time - it was very tender but tasteless and this might've just been the batch I bought. Also was slightly bland so needs a little more spice for us. Otherwise enjoyable and would try it again with some tweaking.

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CHER

Home Town: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Living In: Nashville, Tennessee, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 22, 2011

This is the second time I've made this and it is delicious! I have used the stew meat once and London Broil once, both work great. I didn't find this bland at all but I did add some things. I used 4 cloves minced garlic instead of the powder. I browned my meat first in some olive oil with chopped onions, Worcestershire sauce, crushed red pepper flakes and 1 tsp of seasoned salt (then omitting the 3/4 teaspoon in the recipe) and fresh ground black pepper. Added that to the pot and followed the instructions also adding in some fresh minced ginger root , which is so wonderful with pineapple.I upped the paprika to one teaspoon and added more black pepper. When it was time to add the bell pepper, I added in the tomatoes also(2 big Romas peeled).Served over jasmine rice and added Sriracha at the table. Thank you for posting this easy and delicious recipe that can easily be adjusted to your taste preferences. A pleasing family meal! :)

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badkitty

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Living In: Moreno Valley, California, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 10, 2011

Just realized that this recipe was published after I reviewed it as a personal recipe. It was so good that I want to review it here too. This is a great recipe. I couldn't stop eating it! I followed it as written. Thanks for sharing. I can't wait to try it again with company!

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Biwabik, Minnesota, USA

Living In: Virginia, Minnesota, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 7, 2011

This is very good and simple to prepare. I modified the recipe slightly. I added chunks of fresh roma tomatoes an hour ahead of serving time along with peppers. I also used the remainder of the beef broth for liquid to cook the rice.

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Grandmia

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Lincoln, Nebraska, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 17, 2011

Delicious and easy. This one is a keeper. :)

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literatejedi

Reviewed: Apr. 15, 2011

This was ok. Nothing special.

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crunk50

Reviewed: Mar. 3, 2011

This was a great dish! My whole family loved it...really enjoyed the sweet and sour flavors of this meal. 2 mini changes .....first was to use a london broil instead of stew meat. The other change was to use a can of petite diced tomatoes instead of the fresh as suggested by Cat Lady herself. I originally was going to make this with chicken ...but glad to have tried the beef....great combo of flavors. Thanks!

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SLJ6

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Feb. 27, 2011

Great flavor! Has a sweetness with a kick! Yum!

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Stacy Rowenhorst

Reviewed: Dec. 27, 2010

Made this for dinner yesterday, but cut it down to 3 servings as there is only the two of us. Followed the recipe exactly except that I did not have any red wine vinegar so substituted Creamy Sherry wine in it's place and that turned out fine. Also chopped the onion and used canned diced tomatoes. Will be makeing again. Thanks Cat Lady

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