Description
Try this Slow Cooker Pepper Steak recipe for a hearty, flavorful meal with tender beef and bell peppers in a savory sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds flank steak or sirloin, cut into thin strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for searing the beef)
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 bell peppers (red, green, or a mix), sliced into strips
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup soy sauce (use low-sodium for a healthier option)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for thickening)
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving (optional
Instructions
- Sear the Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced beef to the skillet in batches, searing it on each side for 2-3 minutes. Remove the beef and transfer it to the slow cooker.
- Prepare the Vegetables: In the same skillet, sauté the onions, bell peppers, and garlic for about 2-3 minutes, just to soften them slightly. Transfer the vegetables to the slow cooker with the beef.
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and black pepper. Pour the sauce over the beef and vegetables in the slow cooker, stirring to combine.
- Slow Cook the Beef: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the beef is tender and the flavors have melded together.
- Thicken the Sauce: If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix the cornstarch with water and stir it into the slow cooker. Cook for an additional 30 minutes on high to allow the sauce to thicken.
- Serve: Serve the pepper steak over cooked rice or noodles, garnished with fresh herbs if desired. Enjoy your hearty, flavorful meal!