Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Pepper Steak in a Crock Pot, where tender strips of beef are slow-cooked in a savory soy-based sauce alongside vibrant bell peppers and onions. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, allowing you to enjoy rich, comforting flavors with minimal effort. Simply let your slow cooker do the work while you savor the succulent results. Paired with rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes, this recipe is not just a meal; it’s a warm embrace on your dinner plate.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
- 3 bell peppers (red, green, yellow), cut into chunks
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes and sesame oil for added flavor
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Slice the beef into thin strips and season generously with salt and black pepper.
- Layer the seasoned beef at the bottom of the slow cooker, followed by bell peppers and sliced onion on top.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, beef broth, minced garlic, brown sugar, and optional red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the meat and vegetables in your slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until the beef is tender.
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, mix cornstarch with cold water in a small bowl and stir into your slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
- Cook until the sauce reaches your desired thickness; add sesame oil if desired.
- Serve hot over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Feel free to experiment with additional vegetables like snap peas or carrots for extra nutrition. For spiciness, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or add sliced jalapeños during layering.