Description
Pepper steak dreams come alive in this hearty slow cooker marvel, blending tender beef strips with colorful bell peppers in a rich, savory sauce. Rich Asian-inspired flavors meld perfectly, promising a comforting meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) beef sirloin, thinly sliced
Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) soy sauce
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Arrange thinly sliced beef strips along with vibrant bell peppers and sliced onions inside the slow cooker crock.
- Create a savory liquid marinade by thoroughly blending soy sauce, beef broth, tomato paste, minced garlic, cracked black pepper, and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl.
- Gently pour the aromatic liquid mixture over the meat and vegetable layers, ensuring even distribution throughout the slow cooker.
- Set the slow cooker to low temperature and allow the ingredients to simmer and meld together for 6-7 hours, or until the beef becomes exceptionally tender and easily pulls apart.
- Once cooking is complete, use a slotted spoon to transfer the pepper steak onto a serving platter, allowing excess liquid to drain.
- Accompany the dish with steamed white rice, spooning the rich, flavorful sauce over the top for added moisture and depth of taste.
Notes
- Choose tougher, less expensive cuts like chuck roast or flank steak for more flavor and better slow cooking results.
- Slice beef against the grain to ensure maximum tenderness and easier chewing.
- Add bell peppers and onions later during cooking to prevent them from becoming mushy and retain their crisp texture.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium soy sauce and low-sodium beef broth for a healthier version of the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg