Description
This Pepper Steak in a Crock Pot is a hearty, flavorful dish that’s incredibly easy to make. Tender strips of beef slow-cooked with colorful bell peppers, onions, garlic, and a savory soy-based sauce—this meal practically cooks itself while filling your kitchen with delicious aroma. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying, takeout-style dinner made right at home.
Ingredients
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2 lbs beef steak, cut into thin strips
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2 bell peppers, sliced (1 red, 1 green)
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1 onion, sliced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1/4 cup soy sauce
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 cup beef broth
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1 tbsp cornstarch
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1 tbsp water (for slurry)
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Prep the Base:
Add beef strips, sliced bell peppers, sliced onion, and minced garlic into the crock pot. -
Mix the Sauce:
In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth. Stir to mix well. -
Combine:
Pour the sauce over the ingredients in the crock pot. Stir lightly to ensure everything is evenly coated. -
Slow Cook:
Cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the beef is tender and the peppers are soft. -
Thicken the Sauce:
About 30 minutes before serving, mix cornstarch and water into a smooth slurry. Stir into the crock pot. Let it cook the remaining time to thicken the sauce. -
Season:
Taste and adjust with salt and pepper as needed. -
Serve:
Serve hot over rice or noodles, and enjoy every savory bite!
Notes
For a richer flavor, brown the beef in a skillet before adding it to the crock pot.
Add a dash of crushed red pepper flakes if you like heat.
Substitute low-sodium soy sauce to reduce saltiness.
Leftovers reheat beautifully—store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Great served over jasmine rice, egg noodles, or even mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours (low) or 3–4 hours (high)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian-American
Keywords: crock pot pepper steak, slow cooker beef, easy pepper steak, beef with peppers, Chinese-style beef