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A vibrant plate of sliced tender beef pepper steak with colorful bell peppers and onions, garnished with fresh herbs on a stylish platter, set against a rustic wooden background, showcasing glossy textures and ripe ingredients.

Easy Slow Cooker Pepper Steak Dinner

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This slow cooker pepper steak is a quick, hearty, and flavorful meal that requires minimal effort. The beef becomes tender and juicy, coated in a savory sauce with colorful peppers and onions, perfect for a family-friendly dinner or meal prep.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes + cooking time
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb beef sirloin or flank steak, sliced thin
  • 2 bell peppers (red and green), sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

Instructions

  1. Place sliced beef, peppers, onion, and garlic into the slow cooker.
  2. Mix soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Pour over ingredients.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
  4. Optional: Mix cornstarch with a little water and stir into the sauce during last 30 minutes to thicken.
  5. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Notes

  • You can substitute sliced chicken or pork for beef.
  • Adjust spice levels with red pepper flakes to taste.
  • To keep the dish gluten-free, use gluten-free soy sauce.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
  • Method: Slow cooking
  • Cuisine: American/Asian-inspired
  • Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free (if soy sauce is gluten-free)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 320 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg