Tender, Saucy, and Bursting With Flavor — A Set-and-Forget Favorite
Introduction
Crock Pot Pepper Steak is the perfect combination of comfort and convenience. Tender strips of beef simmer slowly with bell peppers, onions, and a rich soy-based sauce that develops incredible flavor over time. This dish tastes just like classic takeout pepper steak but with less effort — simply load the slow cooker, walk away, and return to a warm, savory meal that’s perfect over rice or noodles.
📝 Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef sirloin or flank steak, sliced into thin strips
- 2 bell peppers (red or green), sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 cup beef broth
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp tomato paste (or ketchup)
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp black pepper
- Optional: 1 tsp ginger, crushed red pepper, or sesame seeds
- To serve: cooked rice or noodles
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Instructions — Step by Step
1. Prepare the Meat and Vegetables
Slice the beef into thin strips.
Cut onions and bell peppers into long slices.
2. Add to the Crock Pot
Place the beef, onions, and peppers inside the slow cooker.
3. Make the Sauce
In a bowl, whisk together:
beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, tomato paste, garlic, and black pepper.
Pour this mixture over the meat and vegetables.
4. Cook Low and Slow
Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until steak is tender.
5. Thicken the Sauce
Mix the cornstarch and water to make a slurry.
Stir it into the crock pot and cook for an additional 20–30 minutes until the sauce thickens.
6. Serve and Enjoy
Serve the pepper steak over fluffy rice or warm noodles.
Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
