PEPPER STEAK IN A CROCK POT

Here’s a tender, flavorful, and easy Pepper Steak in a Crock Pot recipe — packed with strips of beef, sweet bell peppers, and a savory sauce that cooks low and slow for maximum flavor. It’s great served over rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice. 🍛🌶️🥩

🥩 Crock Pot Pepper Steak

🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes

⏱️ Cook Time: 5–6 hours on LOW or 2.5–3 hours on HIGH

🍽️ Serves: 4–6

📝 Ingredients

• 1½ to 2 lbs beef sirloin, flank steak, or round steak, sliced into thin strips

• 2–3 bell peppers (red, green, yellow), sliced into strips

• 1 medium onion, sliced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained

• ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tsp ground ginger (or 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger)

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

• 1 tbsp cornstarch

• 2 tbsp water

• Optional: cooked white rice, brown rice, or cauliflower rice for serving

👩‍🍳 Instructions

🔹 1. Prep the Crock Pot

• Add sliced beef, onion, and garlic to the slow cooker.

🔹 2. Add Sauce Ingredients

• Pour in:

  • Diced tomatoes with juices

  • Soy sauce

  • Worcestershire sauce

  • Ginger

  • Black pepper

  • Red pepper flakes (if using)

• Stir to combine everything well.

🔹 3. Cook

• Cover and cook on:

  • LOW for 5–6 hours, or

  • HIGH for 2.5–3 hours

Tip: Add the bell peppers in the last hour so they stay crisp-tender. If you like them softer, add at the start.

🔹 4. Thicken the Sauce (Optional)

• In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water.

• Stir into the slow cooker in the last 30 minutes of cooking.

• Let cook uncovered for 20–30 minutes until thickened slightly.

🔹 5. Serve

• Serve hot over steamed rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes.

• Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

🔁 Variations & Tips

• Add sliced mushrooms or baby corn for variety.

• Use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce for a lower sodium or gluten-free option.

• Want it spicy? Add sriracha or more chili flakes to the sauce.

Would you like a freezer meal prep version, or want this converted for the Instant Pot or stovetop?