Slow Cooker Pepper Steak

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This Slow Cooker Pepper Steak is a delicious, easy-to-make meal that’s full of flavor and requires minimal prep. With tender strips of beef, colorful bell peppers, and a savory sauce, this dish is perfect for busy days when you want a comforting meal with minimal effort. It’s inspired by Chinese flavors and pairs beautifully with rice, noodles, or even mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs beef sirloin strips or sirloin steak, cut into slices
  • 3 large bell peppers, sliced thick (use a mix of colors for vibrant presentation)
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3/4 cup beef broth (hot)
  • 3 beef bouillon cubes
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch or flour

Instructions

1. Make the Sauce

  • In a mixing glass, combine hot beef broth, bouillon cubes, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, honey, ground ginger, black pepper, salt, and cornstarch or flour. Stir thoroughly, crushing the bouillon cubes until dissolved. This creates a rich, flavorful sauce that will coat the beef and vegetables.

2. Assemble Ingredients in the Slow Cooker

  • Place the beef strips into the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • Pour the prepared sauce over the beef, ensuring it is evenly coated.
  • Layer the bell peppers, onion, and garlic on top of the beef.

3. Cook

  • Set the slow cooker to LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3 hours. If possible, stir the ingredients halfway through cooking to distribute the flavors.

4. Serve

  • When cooking is complete, give everything a good stir to mix the sauce with the meat and vegetables.
  • Transfer to a serving dish and serve hot over rice, noodles, or as a side with mashed or baked potatoes.

Notes

  • Sauce Quantity: It may seem like there’s not enough sauce at the beginning, but as the beef and vegetables cook, they will release moisture, creating a generous amount of flavorful sauce by the end.
  • Optional Additions: For extra flavor, try adding a splash of rice vinegar or a sprinkle of red pepper
  • flakes.

Nutrition Information

  • Serving Size: 8 oz
  • Calories: 267 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 18 g
  • Protein: 36 g
  • Fat: 5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 92 mg
  • Sodium: 1229 mg
  • Potassium: 931 mg
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 11 g
  • Vitamin A: 2571 IU
  • Vitamin C: 108 mg
  • Calcium: 30 mg
  • Iron: 4 mg

This Slow Cooker Pepper Steak is the perfect combination of simplicity and deliciousness, making it an ideal meal for weeknights or family gatherings. Enjoy!

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