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Slow Cooker Pepper Steak Recipe

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A flavorful Slow Cooker Pepper Steak recipe featuring tender flank steak strips simmered with vibrant bell peppers, onions, and a savory tomato-based sauce. Slow-cooked to perfection, this dish offers a delicious and easy meal ideal for busy days.

Ingredients

Meat and Coating

  • 2 pounds flank steak, sliced into 1/4-inch strips
  • 3-4 tbsp cornstarch

Vegetables

  • 1 large green bell pepper, sliced thick
  • 1 large red bell pepper, sliced thick
  • 1 medium onion, sliced thick
  • 14.5 ounce can petite diced tomatoes (with liquid)

Liquids and Sauces

  • ½ cup beef broth (or water)
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • 2-3 tbsp brown sugar (adjust to desired sweetness)
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Seasonings

  • 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Coat the Steak: Begin by placing the sliced flank steak into your slow cooker and toss it with 3 to 4 tablespoons of cornstarch, ensuring each piece is evenly coated. This helps thicken the sauce as it cooks.
  2. Add Vegetables: Layer the thickly sliced green and red bell peppers along with the sliced onion on top of the coated steak in the slow cooker. Then add the can of petite diced tomatoes with their juice.
  3. Prepare and Add Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine the beef broth (or water), soy sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until the brown sugar dissolves, then pour the sauce evenly over the contents in the slow cooker.
  4. Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on low for approximately 6 hours. If you're short on time, opt to cook on high for about 3 hours instead. The slow cooking will tenderize the steak and meld the flavors perfectly.
  5. Serve: Once cooked, give the pepper steak a gentle stir, then serve it hot over a bed of white rice or your favorite grain for a complete meal.

Notes

  • For thicker sauce, allow the dish to cook longer on low, or let it sit uncovered for the last 15 minutes to reduce liquid.
  • Adjust brown sugar quantity to balance sweetness to your preference.
  • Flank steak is ideal for this recipe, but other tender cuts like sirloin can work.
  • Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a fulfilling dinner.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.

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