Description
This flavorful Pepper Steak recipe is made effortlessly in a crock pot, combining tender beef sirloin strips with vibrant bell peppers and a savory Asian-inspired sauce. Perfect for a hands-off dinner, this dish is served over steamed rice for a wholesome, hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef sirloin, sliced into thin strips
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Optional
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
- Cooked white rice, for serving
Instructions
- Sear the beef: In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef strips and sear for 2–3 minutes until browned but not cooked through. This step seals in the beef’s flavor and ensures a tender texture.
- Prepare crock pot ingredients: Transfer the seared beef to the crock pot. Add sliced green and red bell peppers, onion, and minced garlic on top of the beef.
- Add sauce components: Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juice, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, ground ginger, and black pepper. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Cook slowly: Cover and cook on low heat for 6–7 hours or on high heat for 3–4 hours. The long cooking time allows the beef to become tender and the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Thicken the sauce (optional): If a thicker sauce is preferred, stir in the cornstarch slurry during the last 30 minutes of cooking. This will give the sauce a rich, glossy finish.
- Serve: Spoon the pepper steak over cooked white rice and serve hot for a comforting and delicious meal.
Notes
- You can substitute flank steak or round steak for beef sirloin depending on preference or availability.
- Add a dash of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a spicy kick.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with brown rice or noodles as an alternative to white rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (without rice)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
