Crock Pot Pepper Steak

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🌟 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Effortless prep: Just toss everything in your slow cooker and walk away.
  • Melt-in-your-mouth beef: Long, slow cooking turns even budget-friendly cuts into tender perfection.
  • Full of flavor: A savory sauce made from soy, garlic, and spices gives it that restaurant-style depth.
  • Family-approved: A hearty, comforting dish everyone enjoys — from kids to adults.

🧂 Ingredients

  • 2 lbs beef sirloin or flank steak, sliced into thin strips
  • 2 bell peppers (red and green), sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • ÂĽ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger (optional for extra flavor)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Cooked rice or noodles, for serving

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Prepare the meat and veggies:
    Slice the steak into thin strips and cut the peppers and onions into even slices.
  2. Mix the sauce:
    In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, beef broth, black pepper, and garlic until smooth.
  3. Layer in the slow cooker:
    Place the beef in the bottom of your Crock Pot, followed by the peppers, onions, and diced tomatoes. Pour the sauce mixture over the top.
  4. Cook low and slow:
    Cover and cook on Low for 6–7 hours or High for 3–4 hours, until the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened.
  5. Serve and enjoy:
    Spoon the pepper steak and sauce over rice or noodles. Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

  • Serve over steamed white rice, brown rice, or egg noodles.
  • Add a side of stir-fried vegetables or spring rolls for an Asian-inspired meal.
  • For a lighter option, try it with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.