Description
Crockpot Pepper Steak is a savory and easy dinner recipe featuring tender flank steak, colorful bell peppers, and a flavorful sauce, all cooked to perfection in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak, sliced into thin strips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced flank steak and sear for about 2-3 minutes until browned. Transfer the steak to the crockpot.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced bell peppers, onion, and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened. Add them to the crockpot with the steak.
- In a bowl, whisk together the beef broth, soy sauce, black pepper, salt, sugar, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Pour this mixture over the steak and vegetables in the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the steak is tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Stir this into the crockpot to thicken the sauce. Cover and continue cooking for the remaining time.
- Serve the pepper steak over cooked rice or noodles.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add sliced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the crockpot.
- Substitute the flank steak with sirloin or chicken breast for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg