🥩 Slow Cooker Pepper Steak
🧾 Ingredients:
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1.5 lbs beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced into strips
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3 bell peppers (red, green, yellow), sliced into strips
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1 large onion, sliced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1/3 cup beef broth
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1/4 cup soy sauce
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2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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2 tbsp brown sugar
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1 tbsp cornstarch
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1 tbsp water
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1 tsp ground black pepper (or more to taste)
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1/2 tsp salt
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1 tbsp vegetable oil (optional, for browning)
🔧 Instructions:
1. Optional — brown the beef:
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Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Quickly brown the beef strips for 2-3 minutes. (This adds flavor but can be skipped for convenience.)
2. Add ingredients to slow cooker:
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Place sliced peppers, onions, and garlic at the bottom.
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Add beef strips on top.
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In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, black pepper, and salt.
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Pour sauce over the beef and vegetables.
3. Cook:
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Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until beef is tender.
4. Thicken the sauce:
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About 15 minutes before serving, mix cornstarch and water to make a slurry.
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Stir into the slow cooker, cover, and cook on HIGH for the remaining time to thicken.
🍚 Serve with:
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Steamed white rice or fried rice
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Egg noodles
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Stir-fried vegetables on the side
✅ Tips:
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Use flank steak or sirloin for tender results.
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Add sliced mushrooms or snap peas for extra veggies.
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Adjust soy sauce and brown sugar to balance salty-sweet flavors.
Want a low-carb or instant pot version?