Description
Tender, flavorful pepper steak cooked slowly in a crock pot for an easy, hands-off meal featuring thinly sliced beef, colorful bell peppers, and a savory soy-based sauce thickened to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Vegetables
- 2 lbs beef steak, cut into thin strips
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce and Seasonings
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Place the beef strips, sliced red and green bell peppers, sliced onion, and minced garlic into the crock pot, ensuring an even layer for balanced cooking.
- Mix the Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth, stirring well until fully blended to create a rich, savory base.
- Pour the Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the ingredients in the crock pot, making sure everything is coated to infuse flavor throughout the cooking process.
- Cook: Cover and set the crock pot to cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, allowing the beef to become tender and the vegetables to soften while melding the flavors beautifully.
- Thicken the Sauce: About 30 minutes before serving, mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl to form a smooth slurry. Stir this into the crock pot and continue cooking to thicken the sauce and eliminate any raw cornstarch taste.
- Season: Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed, considering that soy sauce already contributes saltiness.
- Serve: Serve the hot pepper steak over cooked rice or noodles to soak up the delicious, flavorful sauce for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- For best results, use a lean cut of beef such as sirloin or flank steak sliced thinly against the grain.
- If you prefer a spicier kick, add some crushed red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce when mixing the sauce.
- Thicken the sauce just before serving to preserve a glossy texture and avoid over-thickening.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
- This recipe is great for meal prep and freezes well in portioned containers.
