Polynesian Roast Beef

1 beef top round roast (3 1/4lbs)
2 tbsp. browning sauce, optional
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 medium onion, sliced
1 can (8oz) unsweetened sliced pineapple
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 cup beef broth
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 tsp. minced garlic
1 medium green pepper, sliced

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

makes: 10-11 servings