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Crock Pot Pepper Steak: A Slow-Cooked Classic


  • Author: Sarah
  • Total Time: Up to 8 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 46 servings 1x

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

  • 2 bell peppers, sliced (1 red, 1 green)

  • 1 onion, sliced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 cup beef broth

  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

  • 1 tbsp water (for slurry)

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste


Instructions

  1. Prep the Base:
    Add beef strips, sliced bell peppers, sliced onion, and minced garlic into the crock pot.

  2. Mix the Sauce:
    In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth. Stir to mix well.

  3. Combine:
    Pour the sauce over the ingredients in the crock pot. Stir lightly to ensure everything is evenly coated.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Season:
    Taste and adjust with salt and pepper as needed.

  7. 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