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Pepper Steak in a Crock Pot

This easy and flavorful Pepper Steak recipe is cooked to perfection in a Crock Pot. Tender strips of beef, colorful bell peppers, and a savory sauce create a delicious meal with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Crock Pot (slow cooker)
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Measuring spoons
  • 1 Measuring cups
  • 1 Large mixing bowl
  • 1 Spoon for stirring

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups bell peppers (red, green, yellow), sliced
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for searing, optional) This step is optional but will enhance the flavor.
  • to serve cooked rice or noodles Serve to soak up the flavorful sauce.

Instructions
 

  • If desired, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the sliced beef for 2-3 minutes until browned. Transfer the beef to the Crock Pot.
  • In the Crock Pot, add the sliced bell peppers, onion, and minced garlic on top of the beef.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the beef broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, brown sugar, black pepper, salt, and paprika. Stir until well mixed.
  • Pour the sauce over the beef and vegetables in the Crock Pot, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours until the beef is tender and the flavors are well combined.
  • Once finished cooking, stir the mixture before serving.
  • Serve the pepper steak over cooked rice or noodles to soak up the flavorful sauce.
  • For added heat, consider adding red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños to the Crock Pot.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, mix an additional teaspoon of cornstarch with water and stir into the mixture during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

Notes

Serve this delicious pepper steak over cooked rice or noodles to soak up the flavorful sauce.
For added heat, consider adding red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños.
If you want a thicker sauce, mix an additional teaspoon of cornstarch with water and stir into the mixture during the last 30 minutes of cooking.