Description
A comforting and hearty slow cooker pepper steak dinner that is easy to prepare and ready in about six hours, delivering tender beef and vibrant bell peppers in a savory sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 to 2 pounds beef sirloin or flank steak, sliced thinly against the grain
- 3 medium bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced (about 1 lb)
- 1 large onion, sliced (about 7 oz)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low sodium beef broth
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Slice the steak into thin strips about 1/4-inch thick. Slice the bell peppers and onion into strips. Mince the garlic.
- Place the sliced steak, bell peppers, onions, and garlic into the slow cooker. Add beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, brown sugar, black pepper, and salt.
- Gently stir to combine the ingredients without breaking up the steak.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours without lifting the lid.
- About 15 minutes before serving, mix cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Pour into the slow cooker and stir gently.
- Switch slow cooker to high or leave uncovered to thicken the sauce until glossy and coating the steak and peppers.
- Give a final stir, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve hot over steamed rice, mashed potatoes, or egg noodles.
Notes
Use thinly sliced steak cut against the grain for tenderness. Do not skip the cornstarch slurry to avoid a runny sauce. Cook on low for 6 hours for best texture. Adjust pepper to taste or add jalapeños for heat. Avoid overcrowding the slow cooker to ensure even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approxima
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 28
Keywords: crockpot, pepper steak, slow cooker, easy dinner, beef recipe, weeknight meal, comfort food