Slow Cooker Pepper Steak | The Ultimate Easy Dinner Comfort Food Recipe
A comforting, easy-to-make Slow Cooker Pepper Steak featuring tender beef sirloin cooked with vibrant bell peppers and onions in a flavorful savory sauce, perfect for a hassle-free dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours on LOW or 3 to 4 hours on HIGH
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes to 8 hours 15 minutes on LOW, or 3 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes on HIGH
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef sirloin, cut into strips or chunks
- 1 onion, diced or sliced
- 3 bell peppers, sliced (any color)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce Mixture
- 3/4 cup beef broth
- 3 beef bouillon cubes, crumbled
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger (or fresh grated)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Thickening Agent
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch, plus extra if needed for thickening
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Slice the beef into strips or chunks and season lightly with salt and pepper to enhance flavor.
- Layer Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Place the seasoned beef at the bottom of the slow cooker, then add diced onions and sliced bell peppers on top in an even layer.
- Make Sauce Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together minced garlic, beef broth, crumbled bouillon cubes, soy sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce, ground ginger, and a pinch of salt and pepper until well combined.
- Pour Sauce Over Ingredients: Evenly pour the sauce mixture over the beef and vegetables in the slow cooker to ensure they absorb the flavors during cooking.
- Cook the Pepper Steak: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours, or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the beef is tender and flavors meld together.
- Thicken the Sauce: If the sauce is not thick enough, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water to create a slurry, then stir it into the slow cooker. Cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes on HIGH to thicken the sauce.
- Serve: Serve the slow cooker pepper steak hot, ideally over rice or noodles, spooning extra sauce over the top for maximum flavor.
Notes
- For crisper bell peppers, add them into the slow cooker during the last hour of cooking instead of at the beginning.
- You can adjust the sweetness by using honey or brown sugar as preferred.
- Beef sirloin is ideal due to its tenderness and flavor, but other cuts like flank or skirt steak can be substituted.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt levels if desired.
- Thicken the sauce gradually to reach your preferred consistency.
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