Description
Succulent pepper steak simmers to tender perfection in this slow cooker classic, melding rich flavors of beef, bell peppers, and savory sauce. Hearty comfort meets easy preparation, promising a delicious meal you’ll savor from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 pounds beef sirloin, cut into 2-inch strips
Vegetables:
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 large green bell peppers, roughly chopped
- 1 (14.5 ounces/411 grams) can stewed tomatoes, with liquid
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 cube beef bouillon
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Elevate the beef sirloin strips with a generous sprinkle of garlic powder for enhanced flavor profile.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium temperature, creating a golden-brown sear on each beef strip for approximately 5 minutes per side, developing rich caramelization and sealing in succulent juices.
- Dissolve beef bouillon cube in hot water, whisking cornstarch until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency that will transform into a luxurious sauce thickener.
- Transfer expertly seared beef strips into the slow cooker, creating a hearty foundation for the dish.
- Pour bouillon-cornstarch mixture directly over beef, ensuring comprehensive coverage and promising a velvety sauce texture.
- Layer chopped onions, vibrant green bell peppers, stewed tomatoes with their inherent liquid, umami-rich soy sauce, subtle sugar, and complementary salt into the slow cooker.
- Gently fold ingredients, guaranteeing uniform distribution of flavors and even coating of each ingredient.
- Secure slow cooker lid and select cooking method: high temperature for 3-4 hours or low temperature for 6-8 hours, allowing ingredients to meld and beef to tenderize completely.
- Once cooking cycle completes, briefly stir to redistribute sauce and ensure maximum flavor integration before serving.
Notes
- Enhance the beef’s flavor by marinating the strips in soy sauce and garlic powder for 30 minutes before searing, which helps tenderize and deepen the meat’s taste.
- Swap sirloin with more budget-friendly cuts like chuck roast or flank steak, cutting them against the grain to ensure maximum tenderness during slow cooking.
- Customize the dish for dietary needs by using low-sodium soy sauce, replacing sugar with honey, or adding extra vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini for more nutrition.
- Prevent mushy peppers by adding green bell peppers during the last hour of cooking, maintaining their crisp texture and vibrant color while preserving their fresh flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 to 8 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 252 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg