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Easy Crock Pot Pepper Steak Recipe – Tender Beef & Colorful Peppers Dinner

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This Crock Pot Pepper Steak is a hearty, wholesome dinner that practically makes itself! Tender strips of beef slow-cooked with colorful bell peppers, onions, and a rich, savory sauce — then served over fluffy white rice. This one is a total crowd-pleaser and a guaranteed weeknight winner!

  • Total Time: 7 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs flank steak, sliced thinly against the grain into ¼-inch strips
  • 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce
  • ½ cup low sodium beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons cold water
  • Cooked white rice or egg noodles, for serving

Instructions

  1. In the insert of a 5–6 quart slow cooker, whisk together the low sodium soy sauce, beef broth, tomato paste, brown sugar, minced garlic, and black pepper until fully combined.
  2. Season the sliced flank steak strips with salt and pepper. Add the seasoned steak to the slow cooker and toss to coat well in the sauce mixture.
  3. Place the sliced bell peppers and onion on top of the beef. Do not stir.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours, until the beef is very tender.
  5. About 20–30 minutes before serving, whisk together 3 tablespoons cornstarch and 3 tablespoons cold water until smooth. Pour into the slow cooker and stir gently to combine.
  6. Switch to HIGH, cover, and cook for 20–30 minutes until sauce thickens.
  7. Stir in sesame oil just before serving. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  8. Serve hot over rice or egg noodles.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer.
  • For lower sodium, use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
  • Add mushrooms, snap peas, or baby bok choy for extra vegetables and nutrition.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 hours
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American