Pepper Steak in a Crock Pot
A delicious and comforting dish combining tender beef, vibrant bell peppers, and savory sauces, cooked to perfection in a crock pot.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb beef sirloin, cut into strips You can also use flank steak or round steak.
- 2 pieces bell peppers, sliced (one red and one green) Add other vegetables like carrots or mushrooms for variation.
- 1 piece onion, sliced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening) Mix with water to form a slurry before adding.
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Slice the beef sirloin into strips, and chop the bell peppers and onion uniformly.
- In the crock pot, combine the beef strips, sliced bell peppers, and onion. Stir gently to mix.
Making the Sauce
- In a separate bowl, combine beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, ground black pepper, onion powder, and salt. Stir well.
- Pour the sauce over the meat and vegetables in the crock pot and gently mix to ensure even coating.
Slow Cooking
- Cover the crock pot and set to cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours.
Thickening the Sauce
- 30 minutes before serving, mix a teaspoon of cornstarch with water to create a slurry and stir it into the crock pot to thicken the sauce.
- Check seasoning towards the end and adjust if necessary.
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Notes
Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with green onions or sesame seeds. Freezing leftovers is an option; allow to cool before storage.