Description
When it comes to effortless yet incredibly delicious meals, Pepper Steak in a Crock Pot stands out as a go-to recipe. This dish is packed with tender beef strips, vibrant bell peppers, and a rich, savory sauce that blends soy sauce, garlic, and a touch of sweetness for a perfectly balanced flavor. With minimal prep and slow cooking, it’s the perfect meal to set and forget until dinnertime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
- 2 bell peppers (red and green), sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (for thickening)
- 2 tbsp water
- Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients – Slice the steak into thin strips and cut the bell peppers and onion into slices. Mince the garlic.
- Layer in the Crock Pot – Place the beef strips at the bottom of the slow cooker, followed by bell peppers, onion, and garlic.
- Make the Sauce – In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, ground ginger, black pepper, and beef broth. Pour the mixture over the beef and vegetables.
- Slow Cook – Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the beef is tender.
- Thicken the Sauce – In the last 30 minutes of cooking, mix cornstarch with water and stir it into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
- Serve and Enjoy – Spoon the pepper steak over a bed of rice and garnish with sesame seeds or green onions for extra flavor.
Notes
- Use the right cut of beef – Flank steak or sirloin works best for tender results.
- Don’t skip the cornstarch – This helps create a rich, thick sauce.
- For extra spice – Add red pepper flakes or a splash of sriracha.
- Make it ahead – This dish tastes even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop.