slow cooker pepper steak — tender beef strips with colorful bell peppers in a savory sauce. Here’s a simple, flavorful version you can make:
🥩 Slow Cooker Pepper Steak
Ingredients
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1½–2 lbs beef sirloin or flank steak, sliced into thin strips
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3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced
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1 medium onion, sliced (optional)
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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¾ cup beef broth
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¼ cup soy sauce
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
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½ teaspoon ginger (optional)
Instructions
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Layer ingredients
Place sliced beef in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add peppers and onions on top. -
Mix sauce
In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire, garlic, brown sugar, pepper, salt, and ginger. -
Pour & cook
Pour sauce over everything.-
Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours
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Or HIGH for 3–4 hours
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Thicken
Mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water. Stir into the slow cooker during the last 20–30 minutes to thicken the sauce. -
Serve
Serve over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes.
Tips
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For extra flavor, sear the beef in a skillet before adding it to the slow cooker.
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Add sliced mushrooms if you like.
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Want heat? Add red pepper flakes or sliced jalapeño.
If you’d like, I can also give you a stovetop (30-minute) version 😊