Description
A savory and hearty dish made effortlessly in the crock pot, this Pepper Steak combines tender strips of beef, colorful bell peppers, and a rich, slightly sweet soy-based sauce. Perfect served over rice or noodles, it’s a comforting dinner option that requires minimal prep but delivers maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 to 2 pounds of beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
- 3 bell peppers (mix of red, green, yellow), chopped
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water (for cornstarch slurry)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or sesame oil (optional for searing)
Instructions
- Slice the beef thinly against the grain and chop all vegetables.
- (Optional) Sear beef strips in a skillet with oil for 2-3 minutes until browned.
- Place beef, bell peppers, onion, and garlic in the crock pot.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the sauce over the contents in the crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, mix cornstarch with cold water and stir into the crock pot to thicken the sauce.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.