Description
This Pepper Steak in a Crock Pot recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines tender beef, colorful bell peppers, and savory seasonings for a flavorful meal. Slow-cooked to perfection, this dish is ideal for busy days when you want a hearty meal ready with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef:
- 1 ½ pounds beef sirloin or flank steak, sliced into thin strips
Veggies:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce:
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Additional:
- Cooked white rice for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Sear the beef strips in olive oil until browned. Transfer to the crock pot.
- Add Veggies: Place bell peppers, onion, and garlic over the beef in the crock pot.
- Make Sauce: Mix diced tomatoes, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, ginger, and pepper. Pour over the beef and veggies.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours until beef is tender.
- Thicken Sauce: Create a slurry with cornstarch and water. Stir into the crock pot and cook on high for 30 minutes until thickened.
- Serve: Enjoy over cooked white rice, if desired.
Notes
- For added spice, include red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
- Coconut aminos can be used as a gluten-free alternative to soy sauce.
- Pair with steamed broccoli or a simple side salad for a balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (without rice)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
