Here’s a tender, flavorful Crockpot Pepper Steak—easy to prep and perfect over rice.
🥩 Crockpot Pepper Steak
Ingredients
- 1½–2 lbs beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder (or 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced)
- 1 tsp ginger (ground or fresh)
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep beef
- Toss sliced beef with cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Add to crockpot
- Place beef in the slow cooker.
- Add soy sauce, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and black pepper.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Cook
- Cover and cook:
- Low: 6–7 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
- Cover and cook:
- Add vegetables
- Add bell peppers and onion during the last 60 minutes so they stay tender-crisp.
- Serve
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Tips & Variations
- Extra sauce: Add ½ cup more broth.
- Spicy: Add crushed red pepper flakes or sliced chili.
- Low sodium: Use low-sodium soy sauce.
- Thicker sauce: Stir in a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water) 30 minutes before serving.
If you want, I can also give you an instant pot version, pineapple pepper steak, or a keto-friendly adaptation 🍚🥩