Description
Sizzling crockpot pepper steak brings comforting Chinese-American flavors to dinner tables with tender beef and colorful bell peppers. Slow-cooked until perfectly melded, this hearty dish promises warm satisfaction and easy weeknight deliciousness you’ll crave again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1.5 pounds sirloin, sliced into strips
- 1.5 kilograms sirloin, sliced into strips
Vegetables:
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced into large strips
- 3 bell peppers, seeded and sliced into large strips
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1 cup beef broth
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon freshly minced garlic, or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, or 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger
Instructions
- Prepare a slow cooker by lining it with a protective liner for hassle-free cleaning.
- Layer thinly sliced beef strips across the bottom of the slow cooker, creating an even base.
- Scatter chopped onions and colorful bell pepper pieces evenly over the meat.
- In a separate mixing vessel, thoroughly blend beef broth with minced garlic, soy sauce, cornstarch, freshly ground black pepper, and ginger until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Gently cascade the prepared sauce mixture over the meat and vegetable layers, ensuring complete coverage and gentle mixing.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and set the temperature to low, allowing the dish to simmer and tenderize for 6-8 hours, or alternatively use high heat for 3-4 hours.
- Verify the meat’s tenderness and complete cooking by checking its texture and internal temperature.
- When ready to serve, transfer the pepper steak onto a bed of fluffy steamed rice.
- Garnish with finely chopped green onions and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for added flavor and visual appeal.
- Present the dish immediately while hot, allowing diners to appreciate the rich, savory aroma and complex flavor profile.
Notes
- Maximize flavor by searing beef briefly before adding to crockpot to develop deeper, richer meat taste.
- Choose lean beef cuts like sirloin or flank steak for tender, less fatty results that remain juicy during slow cooking.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium soy sauce and low-sodium beef broth without compromising the dish’s delicious Asian-inspired profile.
- For gluten-free adaptation, swap regular soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos and ensure cornstarch is certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low (or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg