Slow Cooker Pepper Steak: Tender, Flavor-Packed Comfort
Introduction:
Slow Cooker Pepper Steak is a classic comfort dish that turns everyday ingredients into a flavorful, melt-in-your-mouth meal. With tender chunks of beef, vibrant bell peppers, and a savory-sweet sauce, this recipe brings the rich taste of restaurant-style pepper steak straight to your table with minimal effort.
By using a slow cooker, the beef becomes exceptionally tender while absorbing the aromatic flavors of garlic, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Perfect served over steamed rice or egg noodles, this dish is ideal for busy weeknights or lazy weekend dinners when you want a hearty, satisfying meal with very little hands-on time.
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs beef sirloin or stew meat, cut into chunks
- 2 bell peppers (red and yellow), chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (to thicken)
- Cooked egg noodles or rice, for serving