Here’s a simple and flavorful Crockpot Pepper Steak recipe—tender beef with peppers in a savory sauce, perfect for slow cooking:
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 1 ½ lbs (700 g) beef sirloin or flank steak, sliced into thin strips
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (additional for sauce)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
1. Prepare the beef
- In a bowl, toss beef strips with 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1 tablespoon cornstarch until coated.
- Optional: Sear beef in a skillet with vegetable oil for 1–2 minutes per side to enhance flavor (not required for crockpot).
2. Add to crockpot
- Place sliced peppers, onion, and garlic at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Add beef on top.
3. Make the sauce
- In a small bowl, combine beef broth, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, oyster sauce, black pepper, and sesame oil.
- Pour over beef and vegetables.
4. Cook
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until beef is tender and flavors meld.
5. Serve
- Spoon pepper steak over cooked rice.
- Optional: garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds.
Tips for best results:
- Slicing beef thinly against the grain ensures tenderness.
- Don’t overcook peppers if you prefer them slightly crisp—they can be added in the last hour of cooking.
- Adjust soy sauce or oyster sauce for saltiness to taste.
If you want, I can also give a thicker, gravy-style Crockpot Pepper Steak version that’s perfect for spooning over mashed potatoes or rice.
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