Description
Pepper Steak in a Crock Pot is a delightful dish featuring tender beef simmered slowly in a savory soy-based sauce. Enhanced with vibrant bell peppers and onions, this recipe offers a hassle-free approach to cooking while delivering rich flavors that the whole family will love. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, it’s versatile enough to be served over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes. With minimal prep and maximum taste, this comforting meal is sure to become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Season the beef strips with salt and black pepper.
- Layer the seasoned beef in the bottom of the slow cooker; add bell peppers and onions on top.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, beef broth, garlic, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes; pour over the meat and vegetables.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, mix cornstarch with cold water until smooth and stir into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
- Serve hot over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (LOW)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg