Slow Cooker Pepper Steak
A delicious and easy slow cooker pepper steak recipe featuring tender beef strips and colorful bell peppers in a savory sauce.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker A 6-quart slow cooker is ideal for this recipe.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef strips Look for pre-cut strips or slice 1/2 inch strips from top sirloin or round steak
- 1 each green bell pepper Thickly sliced
- 1 each red bell pepper Thickly sliced
- 1 each white onion Sliced
- 0.5 cup water
- 2 each beef bouillon cubes
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 0.25 tsp ground ginger
- 0.25 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp brown sugar Honey or white sugar can be substituted
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes Optional
Instructions
- In a small microwavable bowl, combine water and beef bouillon cubes. Microwave for 30 seconds to dissolve the cubes. Use a spoon or whisk to break them up. (If no microwave, dissolve on the stove).
- To the bouillon mixture, add soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, ginger, garlic powder, black pepper, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Whisk until smooth. If you enjoy a little heat, add red pepper flakes here. Pour this sauce into the slow cooker.
- Place beef, bell peppers, and onions into the slow cooker on top of the sauce. Ensure that the beef is evenly distributed for optimal flavor absorption.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5 hours. Cooking on low allows the flavors to develop and the beef to become incredibly tender. For best results, avoid lifting the lid during cooking to maintain temperature.
Notes
Serve this flavorful beef stir-fry over rice or noodles for a complete meal. Customize with your favorite vegetables like broccoli, carrots, or snap peas. For a thicker sauce, mix an extra tablespoon of cornstarch with water and stir into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking.