Name: Easy Crock Pot Pepper Steak
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds sirloin (cut into 2-inch by ½-inch strips); 2 teaspoons garlic powder; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon neutral oil (canola, grapeseed, or similar); 1 large yellow onion (sliced); 2 green bell peppers (cored and cut into ½-inch strips); 2 red (or yellow/orange bell peppers, cored and cut into ½-inch strips); ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons water (divided); 1 15-ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes (with juices); ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce (plus additional to taste); 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (plus additional to taste); 5 tablespoons cornstarch (divided); Prepared brown rice (quinoa, or cauliflower rice)

Description

A tender and flavorful pepper steak made easy in the slow cooker, featuring seasoned beef, colorful bell peppers, and a savory sauce.

Ingredients

Scale

Beef & Seasoning:
2 pounds sirloin (cut into 2-inch by ½-inch strips)
2 teaspoons garlic powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Cooking Oil:
1 tablespoon neutral oil (canola, grapeseed, or similar)
Vegetables:
1 large yellow onion (sliced)
2 green bell peppers (cored and cut into ½-inch strips)
2 red (or yellow/orange bell peppers, cored and cut into ½-inch strips)
Liquids & Extras:
¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons water (divided)
1 15-ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes (with juices)
¼ cup low sodium soy sauce (plus additional to taste)
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (plus additional to taste)
Thickener:
5 tablespoons cornstarch (divided)
For Serving:
Prepared brown rice (quinoa, or cauliflower rice)

Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, place the beef strips and sprinkle with garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
Step 2: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned beef and sear on all sides until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
Step 3: Transfer the browned beef and any juices to a 6-quart slow cooker.
Step 4: In the same skillet, add the sliced onion. Increase heat to high and pour in ¼ cup water to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Sauté for about 3 minutes until softened, then add them to the slow cooker.
Step 5: Add the green and red bell peppers and the can of fire-roasted diced tomatoes with their juices to the slow cooker.
Step 6: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, honey, minced ginger, red pepper flakes, and 3 tablespoons of the cornstarch. Pour this mixture over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
Step 7: Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the beef is tender.
Step 8: In a small bowl, mix the remaining 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the slow cooker.
Step 9: Switch the slow cooker to HIGH and cook uncovered for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken into a gravy.
Step 10: Give the dish a final stir and taste. Adjust seasoning with extra salt, soy sauce, or red pepper flakes if desired.
Step 11: Serve hot over your choice of brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.

Notes

For a quicker cook time, you can cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, though the beef may be slightly less tender.

Garnish with a sprinkle of green onion, if desired.

Adjust seasoning at the end with extra salt, soy sauce, or red pepper flakes to your preference.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 240 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American