Description
This Crock Pot Pepper Steak recipe features tender beef sirloin strips slow-cooked with aromatic garlic, green bell peppers, and a savory tomato-based sauce. Perfectly seasoned and simmered to develop deep, rich flavors, this hearty dish is easy to prepare and serves as a comforting meal when paired with rice or noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Seasoning
- 2 pounds beef sirloin, cut into 2-inch strips
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Sauce and Vegetables
- 1 cube beef bouillon
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 large green bell peppers, roughly chopped
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with liquid
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Season and Sear the Beef: Sprinkle the beef sirloin strips evenly with garlic powder. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sear the beef strips for about 5 minutes per side, until browned. Transfer the seared beef to the slow cooker to develop rich flavor.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a separate container, dissolve the beef bouillon cube completely in hot water. Stir in the cornstarch until fully dissolved to ensure a smooth sauce. Pour this mixture over the beef strips in the slow cooker, coating them well.
- Add Vegetables and Seasonings: Stir in the chopped onion, roughly chopped green bell peppers, stewed tomatoes along with their liquid, soy sauce, white sugar, and salt. Mix everything thoroughly to distribute the flavors evenly.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on High for 3 to 4 hours or on Low for 6 to 8 hours, until the beef is tender and the flavors are fully blended. The slow cooking process allows the beef to become tender and the sauce to thicken.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the pepper steak hot over steamed rice or cooked noodles for a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Searing the beef before slow cooking enhances flavor by caramelizing the meat’s surface.
- You can adjust the cooking time based on your slow cooker settings and beef tenderness preference.
- Serve with steamed rice or egg noodles to soak up the delicious sauce.
- For a thicker sauce, remove the lid in the last 30 minutes to allow some liquid to evaporate.
- Substitute beef bouillon with beef broth for a less concentrated flavor if preferred.
