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Pepper Steak in a Crock Pot

Pepper Steak in a Crock Pot
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This Pepper Steak in a Crock Pot recipe offers a flavorful, melt-in-your-mouth dinner that combines tender beef, vibrant bell peppers, and a rich savory sauce cooked low and slow for perfect tenderness. Ideal for busy weeknights, it requires minimal prep and delivers comforting, versatile, and satisfying flavors that pair beautifully with rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

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Beef

  • 1 to 1.5 pounds beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil (optional, for searing)

Vegetables

  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • 1 medium onion, sliced into strips
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

Sauce

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari if needed)
  • 3/4 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (check for gluten-free if needed)
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for thickening)
  • 2 tablespoons cold water (to make cornstarch slurry)

Instructions

  1. Prepare and Sear the Beef: Thinly slice the beef against the grain to maximize tenderness. Optionally, heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet and quickly sear the beef slices until browned on both sides. This locks in juices and enhances the depth of flavor.
  2. Add Vegetables and Aromatics: Slice the bell peppers and onion into strips and mince the garlic cloves. Layer the sliced beef in the bottom of the crock pot, then add the peppers, onions, and garlic evenly over the top.
  3. Mix the Sauce: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, and freshly cracked black pepper. Stir well and pour the mixture evenly over the beef and vegetables in the crock pot.
  4. Cook Low and Slow: Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 5 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours. This slow cooking tenderizes the beef perfectly and allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
  5. Thicken the Sauce: About 30 minutes before serving, mix the cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry. Stir this into the crock pot to thicken the sauce, giving it a glossy and luscious texture.

Notes

  • Slice the beef as thinly as possible for faster cooking and enhanced tenderness.
  • Searing the meat before slow cooking adds richer flavor and seals in juices.
  • Use freshly cracked black pepper for more aromatic and vibrant heat.
  • Don’t skip the cornstarch slurry; it makes the sauce cling nicely to the beef and veggies.
  • Gently stir before serving to keep the beef slices intact and preserve texture.

Nutrition

Keywords: pepper steak, crock pot, slow cooker, beef recipe, easy dinner, comfort food, gluten free

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