PEPPER STEAK IN A CROCK POT

Here’s a simple and tasty Pepper Steak recipe made easy in the crockpot! Tender beef strips with colorful peppers and a savory sauce, slow-cooked to perfection.

🥩🌶️ Crockpot Pepper Steak

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs sirloin steak or flank steak, thinly sliced into strips

• 3 bell peppers (mix of red, green, yellow), sliced into strips

• 1 medium onion, sliced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ cup soy sauce

• ¼ cup beef broth

• 2 tbsp brown sugar

• 1 tbsp cornstarch

• 1 tbsp water

• 1 tsp ground black pepper (or to taste)

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

• Optional: 1 tsp ginger, minced or powdered

Instructions:

1. Prepare the steak:
   Toss the sliced steak with black pepper and garlic.

2. Brown the steak (optional but recommended):
   Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Quickly sear steak strips just until browned (about 1-2 minutes). This step adds flavor but you can skip it if you’re short on time.

3. Add ingredients to crockpot:
   Place seared steak, sliced bell peppers, and onion into the crockpot.

4. Mix sauce:
   In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, and ginger (if using). Pour over the steak and veggies.

5. Cook:
   Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until steak is tender and peppers are cooked but still slightly crisp.

6. Thicken sauce:
   About 30 minutes before serving, mix cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Stir it into the crockpot to thicken the sauce. Cook uncovered for the remaining time.

7. Serve:
   Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.

Tips:

• Use fresh, colorful bell peppers for a vibrant dish.

• Add sliced mushrooms or snap peas for extra veggies.

• Adjust black pepper to get your preferred heat level.