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Crock Pot Pepper Steak
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Crock Pot Pepper Steak

Crock pot pepper steak is an easy homemade version of the classic Chinese American dish. Bell peppers and tender beef in a rich, thick sauce made with ginger, soy sauce and honey.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs 15 mins
Total Time
6 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 396 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds sirloin steak cut into 2-inch, by ½-inch strips
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil grapeseed oil, or a different neutral oil
  • 1 yellow onion large
  • ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons water, divided
  • 2 green bell pepper cored and cut into ½-inch strips
  • 2 bell pepper cored and cut into ½-inch strips, red, yellow, or orange
  • 1 fire-roasted diced tomatoes in their juices, 15-ounce can
  • ¼ cup soy sauce plus additional to taste, low sodium
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon ginger fresh, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes plus additional to taste
  • 5 tablespoons cornstarch divided
  • brown rice quinoa or cauliflower rice, for serving, prepared

Instructions

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  1. Place the beef in a bowl and sprinkle with the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat.
  2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high. Add the beef and cook on all sides until the beef is lightly browned, about 5 minutes (no need to cook it all the way through). Transfer the beef and any cooking juices to a 6-quart slow cooker.
  3. To the skillet where you were just cooking the beef, add the onions. Increase the heat to high. Carefully pour in 1/4 cup water, stirring to scrape up any browned bits stuck on the pan. Sauté until the onions begin to soften and lightly brown and the liquid has cooked off, about 3 minutes, then transfer the onions to the slow cooker with the beef.
  4. To the slow cooker, add the green and red bell peppers (see recipe note) and tomatoes. In a small bowl or a large liquid measuring cup, whisk together the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, honey, ginger, red pepper flakes, and 3 tablespoons cornstarch. Pour into the slow cooker.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours, until the beef is tender (you can also make this recipe on HIGH, cooking it for 3 to 4 hours, though I find the beef comes out more tender on low heat).
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons cornstarch with the remaining 2 tablespoons water to make a slurry. Stir the slurry into the slow cooker. Turn the slow cooker to HIGH and let cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes to further thicken. The pepper beef will still be saucy, but it should resemble a thick, rich gravy. Stir once more. Taste and add additional salt, soy sauce, and/or red pepper flakes to taste. Serve hot with prepared brown rice and a sprinkle of green onion.

Notes

  • The bell peppers will become quite soft during cooking; if you prefer them more crisp, wait to add them a little more than halfway through the cook time.
  • TO STORE: Place leftover steak in an airtight storage container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • TO REHEAT: Gently rewarm leftovers in a large skillet on the stove over medium-low heat. You can also reheat this dish in the microwave.
  • TO FREEZE: Store pepper steak in an airtight freezer-safe storage container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1(of 5); about 1.5 slightly heaped cups Calories 396kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 42g (84%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 111mg (37%) Potassium 928mg (20%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 2036IU (41%) Vitamin C 103mg (114%) Calcium 99mg (10%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 396

% Daily Value*

Serving 1(of 5); about 1.5 slightly heaped cups
Calories 396kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 42g 84%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 111mg 37%
Potassium 928mg 20%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 2036IU 41%
Vitamin C 103mg 114%
Calcium 99mg 10%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.