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Really! Crockpot Pepper Steak is the Easiest & Most Flavorful Slow Cooker Meal!

Crockpot Pepper Steak is a slow-cooked, flavorful dish featuring tender slices of beef, vibrant bell peppers, and a rich, umami-packed sauce. With minimal prep and the convenience of a slow cooker, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or a comforting family dinner. Serve over rice, noodles, or a low-carb alternative like cauliflower rice for a wholesome meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Chinese
Servings 6 people
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker (Crockpot) – Essential for low-and-slow cooking
  • Cutting Board & Knife – For slicing beef and vegetables
  • Mixing Bowl & Whisk – To prepare the sauce
  • Skillet (optional) – For browning beef before slow cooking
  • Measuring Cups & Spoons – For accuracy in seasoning

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • Sirloin or flank steak, bell peppers (red & green), onion, garlic, diced tomatoes (optional)

Flavorful Sauce

  • Beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, black pepper, red pepper flakes (optional)

Thickening Agent

  • Cornstarch + water

Serving Options

  • Rice, noodles, cauliflower rice, or mashed potatoes

Instructions
 

  • Prepare Ingredients: Slice beef against the grain, chop vegetables, and mince garlic.
    Thinly sliced beef cut against the grain on a wooden cutting board, alongside freshly chopped vegetables and minced garlic, ready for cooking.
  • Sear Beef (Optional): Brown beef in a skillet for extra flavor.
    Beef sizzling in a hot skillet, developing a golden-brown crust for added flavor and richness.
  • Mix Sauce: Combine broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, and spices.
    A glass bowl filled with a rich, flavorful sauce mixture of broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, and spices, ready for cooking.
  • Load Slow Cooker: Place beef, vegetables, and sauce in the slow cooker.
    A slow cooker filled with sliced beef, chopped vegetables, and a rich sauce, ready to be slow-cooked to perfection.
  • Cook: Set to LOW (6–7 hours) or HIGH (3–4 hours).
    A slow cooker with a digital display set to LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, slowly simmering a flavorful and hearty meal.
  • Thicken Sauce: Stir in cornstarch slurry 30 minutes before serving.
    A slow cooker with a rich, simmering sauce being thickened by stirring in a cornstarch slurry 30 minutes before serving.
  • Serve & Enjoy: Over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes. Garnish with parsley or sesame seeds.
    A plate of tender beef and vegetables served over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes, garnished with fresh parsley or sesame seeds for a perfect finishing touch.

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