Absolutely! Here’s a hearty and flavorful Slow Cooker Pepper Steak recipe — easy to prepare and perfect for a comforting dinner.
🥩 Slow Cooker Pepper Steak Recipe
⏱ Prep Time: 15 minutes
⏱ Cook Time: 5–6 hours (on low) or 3 hours (on high)
🍽 Serves: 4–6
✅ Ingredients:
- 1½–2 lbs (700–900 g) beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced into strips
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1–2 green bell peppers, sliced into strips
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced (optional for color)
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¾ cup beef broth
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp cold water
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional, for a slight sweetness)
- 1 tsp black pepper
- Cooked rice, for serving
- Optional garnish: green onions or sesame seeds
🔪 Instructions:
1. Sear the beef (optional but recommended):
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Quickly brown the sliced beef strips on both sides (about 2–3 minutes total).
- Transfer beef to the slow cooker.
2. Layer the ingredients:
- Add sliced onions, bell peppers, and minced garlic over the beef.
- In a small bowl, mix the beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar (if using), and black pepper.
- Pour this mixture over everything in the slow cooker.
3. Slow cook:
- Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours or high for 2½–3 hours, until the beef is tender and peppers are soft.
4. Thicken the sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and cold water.
- Stir the slurry into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking to thicken the sauce.
5. Serve:
- Spoon the pepper steak and sauce over cooked white or jasmine rice.
- Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
🍽 Tips & Variations:
- Make it spicy: Add red pepper flakes or a drizzle of sriracha.
- Add mushrooms or snow peas for extra veggies.
- Great as leftovers — store in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
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