Slow Cooker Pepper Steak
This easy recipe for Slow Cooker Pepper Steak is a family favorite. Tender strips of beef & a savory sauce is great over rice. The simple dump & go recipe made in the CrockPot is perfect for weeknights. It's low-fat, gluten-free, & packed with protein.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker any CrockPot at least 3 quart or larger
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds round steak cut into strips
- 2 bell peppers cut into strips
- ½ cup onion diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1.5 cups beef broth
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Place the beef, bell peppers, onions, & garlic in the slow cooker.1.5 pounds round steak, 2 bell peppers, ½ cup onion, 1 teaspoon garlic
- Pour in the broth & soy sauce. Sprinkle on the spices & sugar - stir to combine everything.1.5 cups beef broth, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Cover & set the slow cooker to high for 4.5 hours.
- After cooking for 4 hours, the meat is cooked through & tender. Now it is time to thicken the sauce. Remove ⅓ cup of the liquid from the crock pot & place in a small mixing bowl. Let it cool for 5 minutes. whisk in the cornstarch. Stir the mixture back into the crockpot and continue to cook for the final minutes. (great time to start the rice)3 tablespoons cornstarch
- Once the sauce has thickened, spoon over cooked rice. Enjoy!
Notes
SUBSTITUTION NOTES:
- Use sliced flank steak, sirloin, NY strip, or London broil instead of round steak.
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- Gluten-Free Version - use Tamari for gluten-free instead of soy sauce.
- Paleo Version - Omit the cornstarch (use potato or tapioca starch) & substitute soy sauce with coconut aminos.
- Keto - this is already low-carb at 10g per serving but use monkfruit brown sugar as a substitute.
- Combine all ingredients & freeze in a Ziploc bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost in the refrigerator before adding to the CrockPot to cook as directed.
- Buy precut onions, peppers, and/or steak to save time.
- Semi-frozen steak cut easily & makes it safer to get uniform shapes.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to a month.
- Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, serving size will vary.
Nutrition
Calories: 208kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 28gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 795mgPotassium: 562mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1268IUVitamin C: 52mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 3mg
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