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Slow Cooker Pepper Steak

Slow Cooker Pepper Steak
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Slow Cooker Pepper Steak is an easy, comforting meal perfect for busy nights. This recipe combines tender beef strips with colorful bell peppers, simmered slowly in a rich, savory sauce of soy sauce, garlic, and beef broth. The slow cooking process infuses deep umami flavors while keeping the beef tender and the peppers vibrant. It’s a healthy, flavorful, and customizable dish that makes great leftovers and can be adapted to suit dietary preferences.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 1 each red bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • 1 each green bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • 1 each yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

Sauce Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Thickening

  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water (cornstarch slurry)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the ingredients: Slice the beef into thin strips against the grain to ensure tenderness. Slice the bell peppers and onion into strips and mince the garlic cloves. Having everything prepped beforehand makes the cooking process smooth.
  2. Mix the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, beef broth, minced garlic, brown sugar, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined.
  3. Assemble in the slow cooker: Layer the sliced beef, bell peppers, and onions in the slow cooker. Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the ingredients to coat everything thoroughly.
  4. Cook low and slow: Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 6 to 8 hours, or use high for 3 to 4 hours. The beef should become tender while the peppers soften but still retain some crunch.
  5. Thicken the sauce: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the cornstarch slurry into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce, creating a luscious coating over the beef and peppers.

Notes

  • Trim excess fat from beef to avoid greasy texture and maintain flavor.
  • Slice beef thinly to ensure even cooking and tenderness.
  • For crunchier peppers, add them halfway through the cooking time.
  • Use fresh garlic for best aroma and flavor; avoid pre-minced garlic.
  • Thickening the sauce is optional but recommended for best texture and presentation.

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