Description
This Slow Cooker Pepper Steak recipe delivers tender, juicy beef strips combined with vibrant bell peppers and a richly seasoned sauce. Easy to prepare and slow-cooked to perfection, it offers hearty, comforting flavors with minimal effort, making it an ideal weeknight meal that pairs wonderfully with rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes (plant-based).
Ingredients
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Beef and Vegetables
- 1.5 pounds lean beef strips (such as sirloin or flank steak)
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
Sauce
- 1/4 cup vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (natural)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (natural)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Slice the beef into thin, even strips to ensure they cook evenly and absorb the sauce well. Thinly slice the red, green, and yellow bell peppers along with the onion for balanced texture and flavor infusion.
- Mix the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), beef broth, soy sauce (natural), apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, brown sugar (natural), freshly ground black pepper, and the natural gelling agent until fully combined.
- Layer Everything in the Slow Cooker: Place the sliced beef strips at the bottom of the slow cooker, then layer the sliced bell peppers and onions on top. Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the ingredients. Cover with the lid and set the slow cooker to low heat.
- Slow Cook Until Tender: Cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours. The beef will become tender and juicy while the vegetables soften slightly, maintaining a bit of their crunch and absorbing the savory sauce.
- Serve and Enjoy: After cooking, gently stir the pepper steak and taste to adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately with your choice of steamed jasmine rice, plant-based mashed potatoes, or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- Choose lean cuts like sirloin or flank steak for tender, flavorful results.
- Slice beef and vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking.
- Layer beef at the bottom of the slow cooker to allow it to soak in flavors fully.
- Monitor cooking times to avoid over-softening the peppers and onions.
- Add a final sprinkle of freshly cracked black pepper just before serving for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 7 hours (low) or 3 to 4 hours (high)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: slow cooker, pepper steak, beef strips, bell peppers, easy dinner, weeknight meal, gluten-free, savory sauce
