Description
Pepper Steak in a Crock Pot is a hearty, flavorful dish made with tender strips of beef, colorful bell peppers, and a savory sauce slow-cooked to perfection.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for browning)
Instructions
- Brown the beef strips in olive oil in a skillet, if desired, to add flavor.
- Place the beef, sliced onions, and bell peppers into the crock pot.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, garlic, and ground ginger.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the beef and vegetables in the crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until beef is tender.
- Mix cornstarch with water and stir into the crock pot about 30 minutes before serving to thicken the sauce.
- Cook uncovered for the remaining time, then serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Slice beef against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- Optional browning step adds extra flavor but is not necessary.
- Use tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free version.
- Add mushrooms, snow peas, or other vegetables for variation.
- Adjust spice level with red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
