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slow cooker pepper steak with tender beef strips and bell peppers in savory sauce

Slow Cooker Pepper Steak

This slow cooker pepper steak is an easy, no-stress dinner made with tender beef, sliced bell peppers, and a rich savory sauce. You add everything to the crockpot, let it cook low and slow, and finish with a simple cornstarch mix for that thick, glossy texture.
It’s perfect for busy days when you still want a warm, homemade meal that tastes like takeout. Serve it over rice or noodles for a filling and comforting dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs beef sirloin or stew meat sliced into thin strips
  • 2 bell peppers sliced
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup beef broth
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • For Thickening:
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water
  • Optional:
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • Red pepper flakes

Method
 

  1. Add beef, bell peppers, onion, and garlic to the slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, ginger, and black pepper.
  3. Pour the sauce over the beef and vegetables.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
  5. In the last 30 minutes, mix cornstarch and water. Stir into the slow cooker.
  6. Let the sauce thicken, then serve hot.