Classic Easy Slow Cooker Pepper Steak
This classic slow cooker pepper steak recipe offers tender beef and colorful peppers in a savory sauce, perfect for a satisfying meal with minimal effort.
Equipment
- Slow cooker
- Paper towels
- Large skillet
- Medium bowl
- Small bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs top round steak or flank steak thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- large onion sliced
- 3 bell peppers (red, green, yellow) sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup beef broth
- 0.5 cup soy sauce low sodium preferred
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp ginger grated or ground
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Thickener & Serving
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 0.25 cup cold water
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
- Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the thinly sliced beef dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Optionally, sear the beef in olive oil in batches until browned, then transfer to the slow cooker.
Assembly and Cooking
- Add the sliced onion, bell peppers, and minced garlic to the slow cooker with the beef.
- Whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and black pepper, then pour over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
Finishing Touches
- Thirty minutes before serving, whisk cornstarch and cold water together to create a slurry.
- Stir the cornstarch slurry into the slow cooker and continue cooking until the sauce has thickened.
- Serve the pepper steak over steamed rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
Notes
For best results, use a lean cut of beef and trim any excess fat. Adjust soy sauce to taste, especially if using regular sodium soy sauce. This dish reheats well and is great for meal prep.