Description
This Crockpot Pepper Steak is a hands-off, flavorful meal made with seared beef, bell peppers, and a rich, tomato-soy sauce. The slow cooker does all the work for a comforting, delicious dinner.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds steak (round, flank, or sirloin tip), sliced into 1-inch strips
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 beef bouillon cube
¼ cup hot water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
15 oz can stewed tomatoes with juice
3 tablespoons soy sauce or teriyaki sauce
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon sugar
1 large green bell pepper, sliced
1 large red bell pepper, sliced
1 small yellow onion, sliced
Instructions
1. Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Season beef with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Brown each side for 1 minute.
2. Transfer browned beef to the crockpot.
3. Dissolve the bouillon cube in ¼ cup hot water. Stir in cornstarch to create a slurry. Pour over the beef.
4. Add tomatoes, soy or teriyaki sauce, red pepper flakes, and sugar. Stir to combine.
5. Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours.
6. Add bell peppers and onion during the final hour. Cover and cook until just tender.
7. Serve over rice or preferred base.
Notes
Slice beef against the grain for best texture.
Pre-cut beef and store-bought sliced vegetables save time.
To thicken sauce more, add an extra cornstarch slurry at the end.
Use beef broth instead of bouillon if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 286
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 921
- Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 11
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 37