Crock Pot Pepper Steak

Crock Pot Pepper Steak

Serves: 6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6–8 hours (LOW) or 3–4 hours (HIGH)

🧂 Ingredients

• 2 lbs (900 g) beef sirloin or round steak, cut into thin strips

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

• 1 large onion, sliced

• 2 bell peppers, sliced (use a mix of red, green, or yellow for color)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 (14.5 oz / 410 g) can diced tomatoes, undrained

• ½ cup beef broth

• ¼ cup soy sauce

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar (balances the flavor)

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

• 1 tablespoon water (to mix with cornstarch)

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• Cooked rice or noodles, for serving

🍲 Instructions

1. Brown the beef (optional but flavorful):
   In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
   Add beef strips and brown on all sides (do not fully cook).
   Transfer to the slow cooker.

2. Add vegetables and sauce:
   Add sliced onions, bell peppers, and garlic.
   Pour in diced tomatoes, beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, and black pepper.
   Stir to combine.

3. Cook:

   • LOW: 6–8 hours

   • HIGH: 3–4 hours
     (The beef should be very tender.)

4. Thicken the sauce (optional):
   If you want a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch and water, then stir into the slow cooker.
   Cook on HIGH for 20–30 minutes more, until thickened.

5. Serve:
   Spoon over cooked rice, egg noodles, or mashed potatoes.
   Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.