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Savory Pepper Steak in a Crock Pot for Cozy Nights Recipe

Savory Pepper Steak in a Crock Pot for Cozy Nights Recipe

Savory Pepper Steak in a Crock Pot for cozy nights, featuring tender beef and colorful veggies in a flavorful sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Thickening Time 30 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 50 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients
  

Beef and Vegetables

  • 2 pounds Beef Sirloin or Flank Steak can substitute with stew meat
  • 2 cups Bell Peppers chopped into 1-inch pieces (sweet, colorful; optional jalapeños for a kick)
  • 1 large Onion chopped into 1-inch pieces (yellow or white)

Sauce

  • ½ cup Soy Sauce use tamari for gluten-free option
  • 1 cup Beef Broth can use vegetable broth as a lighter option
  • 4 cloves Minced Garlic fresh or jarred
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar substitute with honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes adjust for desired heat

Thickening Agent

  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch can use arrowroot powder as substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Cold Water to mix with cornstarch for slurry

Seasoning

  • Salt to taste
  • Black Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Slice the beef sirloin or flank steak into thin strips or bite-sized chunks. Season generously with salt and black pepper to enhance the flavor.
  • Cut the bell peppers and onion into 1-inch pieces to ensure even cooking and good texture in the final dish.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, beef broth, minced garlic, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
  • Place the seasoned beef at the bottom of your slow cooker. Layer the chopped onions and bell peppers on top. Pour the prepared sauce mixture over all the ingredients evenly.
  • Cover and cook on low heat for 6 to 7 hours, or on high heat for 3 to 4 hours, until the beef is tender.
  • Mix the cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry, then stir this slurry into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
  • Once thickened, stir everything gently and serve the savory pepper steak hot, perfect over rice or noodles for a comforting meal.

Notes

You can substitute stew meat if sirloin or flank steak is not available. Use tamari soy sauce to make the dish gluten-free. If you prefer less heat, reduce or omit the red pepper flakes. For a vegetarian version, substitute beef with firm tofu and vegetable broth instead. The dish pairs wonderfully with steamed rice, quinoa, or noodles. Brown sugar can be substituted with honey or maple syrup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 35gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg
Keyword beef recipe, comfort food, cozy nights, Crock Pot, Savory Pepper Steak, Slow Cooker
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