Description
This Slow Cooker Pepper Steak recipe features tender strips of beef simmered with colorful bell peppers and a savory tomato-based sauce. Perfect for a hearty, stress-free dinner, it uses the slow cooker to develop rich flavors and tender meat, finished with a simple thickening step for a deliciously saucy dish.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 kg (2.2 lb) beef, cut into strips
- 1 red bell pepper, thick slices
- 1 green bell pepper, thick slices
- 1 onion, chopped into thick slices
Sauce and Seasonings
- 1 beef bouillon cube
- 1/4 cup light soy sauce
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1 tsp garlic, crushed
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 400 g (14.1 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tsp brown sugar
To Thicken
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a frypan over high heat, quickly brown the beef strips until they develop a nice sear, which adds flavor.
- Prepare Bouillon: In a small bowl, combine boiling water with the beef bouillon cube, stirring until it’s completely dissolved to create a flavorful broth.
- Combine in Slow Cooker: Add the browned beef, bell peppers, onion, beef bouillon mixture, soy sauce, minced ginger, crushed garlic, black pepper, crushed tomatoes, and brown sugar into the slow cooker. Mix gently to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the beef is tender and flavors meld together.
- Thicken the Sauce: Mix cornstarch and water into a slurry, then stir into the slow cooker. Cook for an additional 15 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Serve: Serve the pepper steak hot with rice or noodles, garnished if desired.
Notes
- Use a tougher cut of beef, such as flank or round, for best results as they become tender with slow cooking.
- To keep bell peppers slightly crisp, add them at the 4-5 hour mark of cooking.
- Brown the meat beforehand for added flavor, but it can be omitted if you’re short on time.
- Adjust seasoning after cooking if needed, considering the saltiness from soy sauce and bouillon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
