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Crockpot Pepper Steak Recipe

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This Crockpot Pepper Steak recipe offers tender strips of round steak slow-cooked with vibrant green and red bell peppers, onions, and a flavorful blend of beef broth, soy sauce, and spices. The slow cooking method ensures melt-in-your-mouth meat and a rich, savory sauce thickened to perfection, making it an easy and satisfying weeknight meal best served over white rice.

Ingredients

Meat and Vegetables

  • 1.5 lbs round steak, cut into thin strips
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced thick
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced thick
  • 1/2 onion, sliced thick

Liquids and Sauces

  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce

Spices and Sweetener

  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Thickening Agent

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Cut the round steak into thin strips, and slice the green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and onion into thick slices to ensure they hold their texture during slow cooking.
  2. Combine in Slow Cooker: Place the beef strips, bell peppers, and onion in the crockpot evenly.
  3. Add Seasonings and Liquids: Sprinkle in the ground ginger, garlic powder, black pepper, and brown sugar. Pour the soy sauce over the mixture, then add the beef broth to provide moisture and flavor.
  4. Mix Ingredients: Stir all ingredients gently to combine and distribute seasonings throughout the meat and vegetables.
  5. Slow Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 5 to 6 hours or on high heat for 2.5 to 3 hours until the steak is tender and cooked through.
  6. Make Cornstarch Slurry: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of cold water until smooth to prepare the thickening agent.
  7. Thicken the Sauce: Stir the cornstarch slurry into the crockpot contents and continue cooking on high for an additional 30 to 60 minutes until the sauce has thickened to a desirable consistency.
  8. Serve: Spoon the pepper steak mixture over a bed of freshly cooked white rice and enjoy a comforting, flavorful meal.

Notes

  • For best results, cut the steak against the grain to enhance tenderness.
  • You can substitute beef broth with low-sodium broth to control salt content.
  • Adjust the amount of soy sauce and brown sugar according to taste preferences for saltiness and sweetness.
  • Cooking times may vary depending on your slow cooker model; check the meat for doneness accordingly.
  • Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.

Find it online: https://dishcooks.com/crockpot-pepper-steak-recipe/