Description
This Pepper Steak in a Crock Pot Recipe is the ultimate slow cooker comfort food. With tender beef, sweet bell peppers, and a savory sauce, this dish is effortless to make and bursting with flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, it pairs beautifully with rice or noodles. Let your crock pot do all the work, and enjoy a hearty, satisfying meal the whole family will love!
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
For the Pepper Steak:
- 2 lbs beef sirloin or flank steak (thinly sliced into strips)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- ⅓ cup soy sauce (low-sodium, if preferred)
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for thickening)
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For Serving:
- Cooked rice or noodles
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- Chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Instructions:
- Prep the Ingredients:
- Slice the beef into thin strips and season lightly with black pepper.
- Slice the bell peppers and onion into strips, and mince the garlic.
- Make the Sauce:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ground ginger, and cornstarch.
- Add to the Crock Pot:
- Place the sliced beef strips into the crock pot.
- Add the bell peppers and onion on top of the beef.
- Pour the prepared sauce over everything, ensuring the beef and veggies are well coated.
- Slow Cook:
- Cover the crock pot and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours, until the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened.
- Serve:
- Serve the pepper steak hot over cooked rice or noodles.
- Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions for extra flavor, if desired.
Notes
Notes:
- Protein Options: Swap the beef for chicken or pork strips for a different variation of this dish.
- Extra Veggies: For a more veggie-packed meal, add mushrooms, broccoli, or snap peas.
- Sauce Consistency: If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix 1 additional teaspoon of cornstarch with water and stir it into the crock pot during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Storage Tips: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free soy sauce (or tamari) and ensure your Worcestershire sauce is gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 3H
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
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