Description
Hearty crockpot pepper steak simmers with rich Asian-inspired flavors, delivering tender beef strips nestled among colorful bell peppers. Slow-cooked comfort promises delicious satisfaction when warm plates of savory goodness invite you to savor each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) beef sirloin or flank steak, sliced into thin strips
Vegetables:
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 bell peppers (red, green, yellow), sliced into strips
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Optional Garnish:
- Sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Rapidly caramelize the beef strips in a blazing hot skillet, allowing each side to develop a rich golden-brown crust that seals in robust flavors and creates a stunning exterior texture.
- Distribute sliced onions, vibrant bell peppers, and minced garlic across the crockpot’s base, creating a fragrant aromatic foundation for the dish.
- Craft a complex sauce by whisking together umami-rich soy sauce, hearty beef broth, tangy Worcestershire sauce, deep brown sugar, zesty ginger, and warm paprika until perfectly integrated.
- Gently cascade the prepared sauce over the vegetable layer, ensuring complete coverage and flavor penetration throughout the cooking vessel.
- Nestle seasoned beef strips atop the vegetable and sauce mixture, allowing them to rest delicately without fully submerging.
- Secure the crockpot lid and allow the ingredients to transform slowly, letting low temperatures tenderly break down meat fibers and meld flavors for 6-7 hours on low heat or 3-4 hours on high.
- During the final half-hour of cooking, introduce a cornstarch slurry to elegantly thicken the sauce, creating a luxurious glossy coating.
- Present the pepper steak over fluffy steamed rice or silky noodles, embellishing with fresh green onion slivers and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for a final flourish.
Notes
- Boost Meat Tenderness by patting beef strips dry before searing to ensure a perfect golden-brown exterior and lock in juicy flavors.
- Customize Spice Levels by adjusting paprika and adding red pepper flakes for those craving extra heat without overwhelming the dish’s delicate balance.
- Swap Proteins Effortlessly by replacing beef with chicken or tofu for a versatile meal that caters to different dietary preferences and restrictions.
- Enhance Sauce Depth by using low-sodium soy sauce and adding a splash of rice wine or mirin for a more complex, authentic Asian-inspired flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg