Crock Pot Pepper Steak

Crock Pot Pepper Steak

Tender strips of beef and colorful bell peppers simmered in a savory, slightly sweet sauce until melt-in-your-mouth tender. An easy, set-it-and-forget-it meal that’s perfect over rice or noodles!

📝 Ingredients

• 1.5 – 2 lbs (680–900g) beef sirloin or round steak, thinly sliced

• 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced into strips

• 1 large onion, sliced

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 cup beef broth

• ⅓ cup soy sauce

• 2 tbsp cornstarch

• 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional, for balance)

• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated (or ¼ tsp ground ginger)

• 2 tbsp tomato paste

• 1 tbsp sesame oil (for finishing)

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Green onions, sliced (for garnish)

• Cooked rice or noodles, for serving

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Sear the Beef (Optional but Recommended)

• Season beef with salt and pepper.

• Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over high heat and sear beef in batches until browned (about 2 minutes per side). Transfer to the slow cooker.

2. Combine in Slow Cooker

• Add bell peppers, onion, and garlic to the slow cooker with the beef.

• In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, brown sugar, ginger, and tomato paste. Pour over meat and vegetables.

3. Cook

• Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until beef is tender.

4. Finish and Serve

• Stir in sesame oil just before serving.

• Garnish with green onions and serve over steamed rice.

💡 Pro Tips

• Freeze for Later: This dish freezes beautifully for up to 3 months.

• Spice It Up: Add red pepper flakes or a diced jalapeño for heat.

• Low-Carb Option: Serve over cauliflower rice.

Tender, flavorful, and no fuss — the perfect comfort meal! 😊