Crockpot Pepper Steak
Tender, savory, and full of comforting homemade flavor, this Crockpot Pepper Steak is an easy weeknight dinner that features sirloin cooked in a soy and brown sugar-based sauce with bell peppers and onions.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound beef sirloin, sliced into strips Use flank steak, skirt steak, or chuck roast as substitutes.
- 2 cups bell peppers, sliced (red, green, yellow)
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup soy sauce Tamari or coconut aminos can be used for gluten-free.
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening) Arrowroot can be used as a substitute.
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Place the sliced beef, bell peppers, and onion in the crockpot.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, garlic, sesame oil, and cornstarch (if using).
- Pour the sauce over the beef and vegetables in the crockpot.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the beef is tender.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
For thicker sauce, simmer the liquid on the stovetop with cornstarch slurry after cooking. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g
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