Here’s a tender, flavorful Slow Cooker Pepper Steak recipe—perfect for an easy weeknight meal 🥩🌶️
🥩 Slow Cooker Pepper Steak (4 servings)
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
- 2 bell peppers, sliced (any color)
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce (optional, adds depth)
- 1–2 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 2 tbsp water (if using cornstarch)
- 1 tbsp oil
Instructions
- Prep beef:
- Season beef slices lightly with salt and black pepper.
- Optional: Sear in a skillet with a little oil 1–2 min per side for extra flavor (skip if short on time).
- Assemble slow cooker:
- Place sliced peppers, onions, and garlic in the slow cooker.
- Add beef on top.
- Pour in soy sauce, beef broth, oyster sauce, and more black pepper.
- Cook:
- Cover and cook low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until beef is tender.
- Thicken sauce (optional):
- Mix cornstarch and water to make a slurry.
- Stir into slow cooker 15–20 min before serving.
- Serve:
- Serve over steamed rice, quinoa, or noodles.
- Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds.
🔄 Variations
- Spicy pepper steak: Add sliced chili or ½ tsp red pepper flakes.
- Vegetable-packed: Add mushrooms, snow peas, or carrots.
- Low-sodium: Use low-sodium soy sauce and broth.
💡 Tips
- Slice beef thinly against the grain for tender bites.
- Bell peppers taste best if added right at the start; they get soft but not mushy over slow cooking.
- For extra flavor, add 1 tsp ginger with garlic.
I can also give a 30-minute stovetop version if you don’t want to wait for the slow cooker. Do you want me to do that?
