Family Favorite Crock Pot Pepper Steak

Pepper Steak in the Crock Pot – Tender, Flavorful & Incredibly Easy!

👉Ingredients:

↪️1.5 lbs beef stew meat or flank steak, sliced into strips

↪️1 large onion, sliced

↪️1 green bell pepper, sliced

↪️1 red bell pepper, sliced

↪️3 garlic cloves, minced

↪️½ cup soy sauce

↪️¼ cup beef broth

↪️2 tablespoons brown sugar

↪️1 tablespoon cornstarch

↪️1 teaspoon grated ginger (optional for extra flavor)

↪️1 teaspoon black pepper

↪️1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for heat)

↪️1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for searing)

↪️Cooked rice (for serving)

👉Instructions:

1️⃣ Sear the Beef

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef strips and sear them for 2–3 minutes until browned. Transfer to the crock pot.

2️⃣ Make the Sauce

In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Pour the sauce over the beef in the crock pot.

3️⃣ Add the Veggies

Add sliced onions and bell peppers to the crock pot. Stir gently to mix.

4️⃣ Slow Cook

Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours until the beef is melt-in-your-mouth tender and the flavors come together beautifully.

5️⃣ Thicken the Sauce

In the last 30 minutes, mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water to make a slurry. Stir it into the crock pot to thicken the sauce.

6️⃣ Serve and Enjoy

Spoon the pepper steak over hot cooked rice. Garnish with fresh herbs or extra black pepper if you like.

👉Notes:

🔹️Extra Tenderness: Use cuts like flank steak or chuck roast—they get incredibly soft in the slow cooker.

🔹️Veggie Boost: Add in mushrooms, carrots, or snow peas for more color and nutrition.

◾️Prep Time: 10 mins

◾️Cook Time: 6–7 hours

◾️Serves: 4–6

🔹️This dish is perfect for busy days—you get amazing flavor with minimal effort!