Description
This pepper steak is a tender, flavorful dish made with thin strips of beef, bell peppers, and a savory sauce cooked slowly in a crock pot. It’s the perfect weeknight meal, served over rice or noodles for a complete and hearty dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef steak, cut into thin strips
- 2 bell peppers, sliced (1 red, 1 green)
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Prepare the Ingredients:
- Place the beef strips, sliced bell peppers, sliced onion, and minced garlic in the crock pot.
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Mix the Sauce:
- In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth. Stir together until well mixed.
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Cook:
- Pour the sauce mixture over the ingredients in the crock pot, making sure everything is evenly coated.
- Set the crock pot to cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. This slow cooking process allows the flavors to meld and the beef to become tender.
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Thicken the Sauce:
- About 30 minutes before serving, mix the cornstarch with water in a small bowl until smooth.
- Stir the slurry into the crock pot to thicken the sauce. Continue cooking for the remaining time to allow the sauce to cook through and lose any raw cornstarch flavor.
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Season:
- Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Keep in mind that the soy sauce adds saltiness.
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Serve:
- Serve the pepper steak hot over cooked rice or noodles. The sauce will soak into the rice or noodles, making for a hearty, flavorful meal.
Notes
- You can use flank steak or sirloin for this recipe.
- For a slightly sweeter flavor, add a tablespoon of brown sugar to the sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Slow Cooker, Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
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