Description
Savory Slow Cooker Pepper Steak delivers tender beef strips simmered in a rich, umami-packed sauce. Peppers and onions meld seamlessly with juicy meat, creating a comforting Chinese-inspired meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) round steak, cut into thin strips
Vegetables:
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced thick
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced thick
- 0.5 onion, sliced thick
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1.5 cups (360 milliliters) beef broth
- 0.25 cup (60 milliliters) soy sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Arrange tender beef strips, vibrant bell peppers, and sliced onions in the slow cooker, creating a colorful base for this savory dish.
- Craft a robust marinade by blending rich soy sauce, aromatic seasonings, and a hint of brown sugar, thoroughly coating the meat and vegetable mixture.
- Pour beef broth into the slow cooker, gently stirring to integrate all ingredients and ensure even distribution of flavors.
- Secure the lid and allow the slow cooker to work its magic, simmering on low temperature (8 hours per /of meat) or high temperature (4 hours per /of meat) until the beef becomes fork-tender and succulent.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and cold water, creating a smooth slurry to thicken the cooking liquid.
- Incorporate the cornstarch mixture into the slow cooker, switching to high heat and cooking for an additional 30-45 minutes until the sauce reaches a luxurious, glossy consistency.
- Plate the pepper steak over fluffy white rice, allowing the rich, glossy sauce to cascade over the tender meat and colorful vegetables.
Notes
- Tenderize tough cuts of beef by slow cooking, transforming them into melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness.
- Create a rich, savory sauce using soy sauce and brown sugar that infuses deep flavor into every bite.
- Opt for bell peppers in various colors to add visual appeal and boost nutritional value.
- Cornstarch serves as a natural thickening agent, giving the sauce a glossy, restaurant-quality consistency.
- Perfectly pair this hearty dish with fluffy white rice to soak up the delectable sauce.
- Ideal for meal prep, this recipe tastes even better the next day as flavors continue to develop.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg