Sure! Here’s a full, easy Slow Cooker Pepper Steak recipe—tender beef, savory sauce, and sweet bell peppers, all with minimal prep. 🍽️
Slow Cooker Pepper Steak
Ingredients (serves 4–6)
- 1 ½–2 lbs beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
- 2 bell peppers (red & green), sliced into strips
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
Instructions
- Prepare the beef
- Slice beef against the grain into thin strips for tenderness.
- Layer in the slow cooker
- Add beef, bell peppers, onion, and garlic to the slow cooker.
- Make the sauce
- In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, black pepper, and ginger.
- Pour over the beef and vegetables.
- Slow cook
- Cover and cook:
- Low: 6–7 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
- Cover and cook:
- Thicken the sauce
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the cornstarch slurry.
- Cover and continue cooking until sauce thickens.
- Serve
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot over steamed rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice.
Tips & Variations
- For extra flavor, sear the beef quickly in a skillet before adding to the slow cooker (optional).
- Add sliced mushrooms or snap peas in the last hour for more veggies.
- For a spicy kick, add crushed red pepper flakes or a splash of chili sauce.
This slow cooker pepper steak is rich, comforting, and perfect for busy days, with tender beef and a savory sauce that soaks into the rice beautifully.
If you’d like, I can also give you a dump-and-go version or a keto-friendly adaptation.
