Here’s a delicious and easy Pepper Steak in a Crock Pot recipe that’s perfect for a hands-off dinner:
Crock Pot Pepper Steak
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
- 2 large bell peppers (any color), sliced into strips
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup beef broth
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
- Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Steak: Slice the steak thinly against the grain for tender pieces.
- Layer Ingredients in Crock Pot:
- Place the sliced steak, bell peppers, onion, and garlic into the crock pot.
- Add the diced tomatoes (with juice), beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, ground ginger, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Cook:
- Low: Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- High: Cook on high for 3-4 hours. The beef should be tender and the flavors well blended.
- Optional Thickening:
- If you’d like a thicker sauce, mix the cornstarch and water to form a slurry. Stir it into the crock pot 30 minutes before serving and cook on high until the sauce thickens.
- Serve: Serve the pepper steak over cooked rice, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Tips
- Vegetables: Add extra vegetables like mushrooms, zucchini, or snap peas for variety.
- Spice: For a spicy kick, add crushed red pepper flakes or a splash of sriracha sauce.
- Make-Ahead: Prep the ingredients the night before and store in the refrigerator. In the morning, transfer to the crock pot and start cooking.