Here’s a simple and flavorful Slow Cooker Pepper Steak recipe — tender beef with peppers and a savory sauce, perfect for a hands-off meal.
🥩 Slow Cooker Pepper Steak
Ingredients (Serves 4)
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1.5 lbs (700 g) beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
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3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced
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1 large onion, sliced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1/4 cup soy sauce
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1/4 cup beef broth
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2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
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1 tbsp cornstarch
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1 tbsp water
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1 tsp black pepper (freshly cracked for best flavor)
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1/2 tsp salt (optional, adjust to taste)
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1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for searing)
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Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
Instructions
1. Prep the Beef
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Optional: Sear the beef slices in a hot skillet with olive oil for 1–2 minutes per side for extra flavor.
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Place beef in the slow cooker.
2. Add Vegetables
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Add sliced bell peppers, onion, and garlic on top of the beef.
3. Make the Sauce
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In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, and salt.
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Pour the sauce over the beef and vegetables in the slow cooker.
4. Cook
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Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until beef is tender.
5. Thicken the Sauce
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About 30 minutes before serving, mix cornstarch and water to make a slurry.
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Stir into the slow cooker and cook on HIGH until the sauce thickens.
6. Serve
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Serve the pepper steak over rice or noodles.
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Optional garnish: chopped green onions or sesame seeds.
🌟 Tips & Variations
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Add mushrooms or zucchini for extra veggies.
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Spicy kick: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or sliced jalapeños.
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Make it gluten-free: Use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
If you want, I can also give a 15-minute stovetop version that tastes just as good as the slow cooker version.
Do you want me to do that?
