Slow Cooker Pepper Steak Recipe
This Slow Cooker Pepper Steak recipe offers tender beef strips cooked to perfection with vibrant bell peppers and onions, all simmered in a flavorful soy-based sauce. A convenient and hearty dish ideal for a hands-off dinner that melds savory, sweet, and mildly spicy elements.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Beef and Vegetables
- 2 lbs. beef strips
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced thick
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced thick
- 1 white onion, sliced
Sauce and Seasonings
- ½ cup water
- 2 beef bouillon cubes
- 3 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ tsp. ground ginger
- ¼ tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- 2 tsp. brown sugar (or honey or white sugar)
- 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
- ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Bouillon Mixture: In a small microwavable bowl, combine ½ cup water with 2 beef bouillon cubes. Microwave for 30 seconds, then stir thoroughly with the back of a spoon or whisk tip to dissolve the cubes completely. Alternatively, if you don't have a microwave, boil the water on the stovetop and dissolve the bouillon cubes in the hot water.
- Make the Sauce: To the bouillon mixture, add 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, ¼ teaspoon ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 2 teaspoons brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Whisk everything until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Add the optional ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes if you desire a bit of heat.
- Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Pour the prepared sauce into the slow cooker. Then, add the 2 pounds of beef strips along with the sliced green and red bell peppers and the sliced white onion on top of the sauce.
- Cook Low and Slow: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on the LOW setting for 5 hours, allowing the beef to tenderize and the flavors to meld beautifully.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the red pepper flakes to taste.
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- You can substitute beef strips with thinly sliced pork or chicken breast if preferred.
- To thicken the sauce further after cooking, remove the lid and cook on HIGH for an additional 15-20 minutes.
- Using fresh ginger in place of ground ginger can add a more vibrant flavor.
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