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Crock Pot Pepper Steak

A savory, slow-cooked entrée showcasing tender strips of sirloin steak simmered with bell peppers and onions in a robust garlic-ginger soy sauce. Ideal for serving atop rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables, this dish offers a comforting and flavorful experience perfect for weeknight dining.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup beef broth
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ½ tsp ginger minced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper sliced into ¼-inch strips
  • 1 ½ tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tsp white sugar
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper
  • 3 tsp garlic finely minced
  • 2 lbs sirloin steak sliced into ¼-inch strips
  • 1 medium green bell pepper cored, seeded, and cut into ¼-inch strips
  • 1 cup white onion cut into ¼-inch strips

Instructions
 

  • Place the sliced sirloin steak into the base of a slow cooker. Layer the red and green bell peppers along with the white onion on top of the beef.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, combine garlic, ginger, soy sauce, beef broth, sugar, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper. Whisk thoroughly until the cornstarch is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
  • Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and vegetables in the slow cooker.
  • Secure the lid and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 6 to 7 hours, until the steak is tender and the sauce is thickened.
  • Serve hot over your preferred base such as rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables.

Notes

Cutting the steak against the grain ensures a more tender bite.
For easier slicing, chill the steak in the freezer for approximately 20 minutes prior to cutting.
Prepare the sauce in advance to save time; it can be refrigerated until needed or substituted with a store-bought pepper steak sauce.
For a firmer texture in the bell peppers, consider adding them during the final hour of cooking.