Description
A hearty and flavorful slow-cooked pepper steak with tender beef and vibrant peppers, perfect for busy days with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 to 2 pounds beef steak (flank or sirloin tip), sliced thin against the grain
- 3 large bell peppers (mixed colors: red, yellow, green), sliced about ½ inch thick
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced about ½ inch thick
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water (for cornstarch slurry)
Instructions
- Slice the steak into thin strips against the grain. Slice the bell peppers and onion into roughly ½-inch strips. Mince the garlic cloves.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, brown sugar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Place the sliced steak at the bottom of the crockpot. Layer the sliced onions on top, then the peppers, and sprinkle the minced garlic over everything. Pour the sauce mixture evenly over all ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours.
- About 15 minutes before serving, mix cornstarch with cold water until smooth. Stir the slurry into the crockpot, turn heat to high, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Stir well, taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot over steamed rice, egg noodles, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
Slice steak thin against the grain for tenderness. Use low heat to avoid drying out the meat. Don’t skip the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce. Optional add-ins include mushrooms or baby bella mushrooms. For a richer sauce, stir in a tablespoon of butter before serving. Leftovers taste better the next day. Avoid freezing to prevent mushy peppers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approxima
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 28
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