🥩🌶️ Crockpot Pepper Steak 🌶️🥩

Posted by BMA24

Enjoy a delicious and easy meal with this Crockpot Pepper Steak recipe. Tender strips of beef, bell peppers, and onions are slow-cooked to perfection in a savory sauce, making it a perfect dish for busy weeknights.

📋 Ingredients:

For the Pepper Steak:

  • 🥩 1 1/2 pounds beef sirloin, thinly sliced into strips
  • 🌿 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 🌿 1/4 cup beef broth
  • 🍅 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
  • 🌿 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 🥄 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 🌿 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 🧂 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 🧅 1 large onion, sliced
  • 🌶️ 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced into strips
  • 🥄 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

📝 Directions:

Prepare the Beef:

  1. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef strips and brown them on all sides. This step is optional but helps to lock in the flavors.

Prepare the Sauce:

  1. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, beef broth, diced tomatoes with juice, cornstarch, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, ground ginger, and black pepper. Stir until the cornstarch is fully dissolved.

Assemble in the Crockpot:

  1. Place the browned beef strips in the bottom of the crockpot.
  2. Layer the sliced onions and bell peppers on top of the beef.
  3. Pour the sauce mixture over the beef and vegetables.

Cook:

  1. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.

Serve:

  1. Serve the pepper steak over cooked rice or noodles, garnished with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
Total Time: 6-7 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4-6 servings
Calories: 350 kcal per serving

💡 Notes:

  • For a bit of heat, you can add a teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes or a sliced jalapeño to the crockpot.
  • You can substitute beef broth with chicken broth or water if needed.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Enjoy your hearty and flavorful Crockpot Pepper Steak! 🥩🌶️✨