Crock Pot Pepper Steak
A comforting and flavorful slow cooker dish featuring tender beef, vibrant bell peppers, and a delightful sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 to 480 minutes
- Total Time: 375 to 495 minutes
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American-Chinese
- Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 1.5 to 2 pounds flank steak or sirloin, sliced thinly against the grain
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced (optional)
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup beef broth or stock
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
- Sliced scallions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the beef by slicing it into thin strips against the grain.
- Slice the bell peppers and onion.
- Combine the sliced beef, bell peppers, onion, and minced garlic in the crock pot.
- Mix the soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, vinegar, beef broth, ginger, and black pepper in a bowl until well combined.
- Pour the sauce over the beef and vegetables in the crock pot.
- Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
- Thicken the sauce if desired, mixing cornstarch with water and stirring it into the pot 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Slice the beef against the grain for optimal tenderness. Feel free to customize the vegetables and serve over different bases like rice or noodles.