🥩🌶️ EASY CROCKPOT PEPPER STEAK
✅️ A Delicious, Effortless Meal for Busy Days!
Tender beef strips slow-cooked with colorful bell peppers, onions, and a rich savory sauce — this dish delivers comfort, flavor, and simplicity all in one bite. Perfect over rice or noodles for a complete and satisfying dinner.
✅️ SERVINGS: 4
✅️ PREP TIME: 10 mins
✅️ COOK TIME: 6–7 hrs (Low) or 3–4 hrs (High)
✅️ CALORIES: ~350 kcal per serving
▶️ INGREDIENTS
- 🔹️ 1½ lbs beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
👉 Becomes tender and juicy when slow-cooked - 🔹️ 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced
👉 Add sweetness, color, and crunch - 🔹️ 1 onion, thinly sliced
👉 Adds subtle sweetness and depth - 🔹️ 3 garlic cloves, minced
👉 Infuses aroma and rich flavor - 🔹️ ¼ cup soy sauce
👉 Provides salty umami balance - 🔹️ ¼ cup beef broth
👉 Keeps everything moist and flavorful - 🔹️ 2 tbsp brown sugar
👉 Adds a touch of sweetness to balance the sauce - 🔹️ 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
👉 Deepens the savory flavor profile - 🔹️ 1 tbsp cornstarch
👉 Thickens the sauce to glossy perfection - 🔹️ ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
👉 Adds mild heat for spice lovers - 🔹️ Salt & pepper, to taste
- 🔹️ Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
- 🔹️ Fresh parsley or green onions, chopped (for garnish)
▶️ INSTRUCTIONS
- Prepare the Sauce
👉 In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and cornstarch until smooth. - Layer the Ingredients
👉 In your crockpot, add beef strips, bell peppers, onion, and garlic.
👉 Pour the sauce evenly over everything and toss lightly to coat. - Cook Low & Slow
👉 Cover and cook:
◾️ Low for 6–7 hours, or
◾️ High for 3–4 hours
until the beef is tender and vegetables are soft.
💡 Pro Tip: For a thicker sauce, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking. - Serve & Garnish
👉 Stir everything well, then serve over rice or noodles.
👉 Garnish with parsley or green onions for a fresh finish.
✅️ WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT
- ◾️ Simple to prepare — minimal effort, maximum flavor
- ◾️ Slow-cooked perfection — tender beef every time
- ◾️ Family-friendly — mild yet flavorful
- ◾️ Great for meal prep — reheats beautifully
▶️ PRO TIPS
- 🔹️ Slice beef thinly against the grain for ultimate tenderness.
- 🔹️ Add peppers halfway through cooking if you like them firmer.
- 🔹️ Use low-sodium soy sauce to better control salt.
- 🔹️ Mix in mushrooms or broccoli for extra veggies.
✅️ SERVING SUGGESTIONS
- ◾️ Serve over steamed jasmine or basmati rice for a classic combo.
- ◾️ Try with egg noodles for a heartier twist.
- ◾️ Or go low-carb with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.
✅️ FINAL THOUGHTS
This Easy Crockpot Pepper Steak is a lifesaver for busy days — effortless, flavorful, and guaranteed to please everyone at the table.
With tender beef, vibrant peppers, and a savory-sweet sauce, it’s comfort food made simple.
👉 Make it once, and it’ll become your new favorite slow cooker meal!
