Description
This Slow Cooker Pepper Steak recipe features tender beef sirloin strips cooked with colorful bell peppers, onions, and a flavorful sauce made from beef broth, soy sauce, and spices. Slow-cooked to perfection, it offers a savory and slightly sweet dish that’s perfect served over rice, noodles, or alongside mashed or baked potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Vegetables
- 2 lbs beef sirloin strips (or sirloin steak cut into slices)
- 3 large colorful bell peppers, sliced thick
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves
Sauce
- 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
- Make the sauce: In a mixing glass, combine hot beef broth, beef bouillon cubes, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, honey, ground ginger, black pepper, salt, and cornstarch or flour. Stir well, crushing the bouillon cubes to dissolve them completely and to ensure the sauce is well blended.
- Prepare the slow cooker: Place the beef sirloin strips evenly at the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour the prepared sauce over the beef.
- Add vegetables: Layer the sliced bell peppers, onions, and garlic on top of the beef and sauce mixture in the slow cooker.
- Cook the pepper steak: Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or on HIGH for 3 hours. If possible, stir the mixture halfway through the cooking time to combine the flavors and ensure even cooking.
- Finish and serve: When cooking is complete, stir the pepper steak well to mix all the ingredients thoroughly. Transfer the dish to a serving platter and serve hot over rice, noodles, or alongside mashed or baked potatoes for a hearty meal.
Notes
- Using beef sirloin provides tenderness, but other cuts like flank steak can be substituted if desired.
- For a thicker sauce, you can add extra cornstarch slurry toward the end of cooking.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, consider adding crushed red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours (HIGH) or 6 hours (LOW)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: slow cooker pepper steak, beef pepper steak, easy slow cooker recipes, slow cooker dinner, beef and peppers, crockpot pepper steak
