Description
Enjoy a flavorful and tender Pepper Steak made effortlessly in a slow cooker. This Asian-inspired dish features thinly sliced beef, bell peppers, and a savory sauce, perfect for serving over rice.
Ingredients
For the Pepper Steak:
- 1 1/2 pounds beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
For Serving and Garnish:
- cooked rice (optional)
- chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Toss the Beef: Coat the beef slices with cornstarch.
- Sear the Beef: Brown the beef in olive oil.
- Prepare the Sauce: Mix soy sauce, water, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: Place beef in the crock pot, pour sauce over it, add peppers and onion.
- Cook: Cook on low for 5–6 hours or on high for 2.5–3 hours.
- Serve: Stir before serving. Serve over rice and garnish with green onions.
Notes
- You can skip searing the beef for a more hands-off recipe.
- For a thicker sauce, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce saltiness.
