Crockpot Pepper Steak

Indulge in the rich and savory flavors of Crockpot Pepper Steak, a comforting dish that’s both hearty and satisfying. This slow-cooked meal features tender strips of sirloin steak, vibrant bell peppers, onions, and diced tomatoes, all simmered together in a flavorful broth. With a touch of garlic, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar, this dish offers a perfect balance of savory and sweet notes. Serve it over a bed of rice for a complete and satisfying meal that’s sure to please the whole family.

Ingredients:

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 white onion, sliced
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 2 pounds sirloin steak, cut into strips
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ⅔ cup hot water
• 1 cube beef bouillon
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Sear Steak: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sirloin steak strips and sauté until browned on each side, ensuring a nice caramelized crust.
2. Prepare Broth: Dissolve the beef bouillon cube in hot water and pour it into the crockpot. Whisk in the cornstarch until smooth, ensuring no lumps remain.
3. Combine Ingredients: To the crockpot, add Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Stir in the browned steak strips and sliced onions, ensuring everything is evenly coated in the flavorful broth.
4. Slow Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours, or on high for 3 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the steak to become tender.
5. Add Peppers: In the last hour of cooking, add the sliced bell peppers to the crockpot, allowing them to soften and infuse their flavors into the dish.
6. Garnish and Serve: Once the pepper steak is fully cooked and the peppers are tender, garnish with thinly sliced green onions for a pop of freshness. Serve the delicious pepper steak over a bed of rice and accompany it with a crisp dinner salad for a complete and satisfying meal.

Tips:

• Meat Selection: While sirloin steak is used in this recipe, you can also use flank steak or skirt steak for equally delicious results.
• Vegetable Variation: Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preferences. Mushrooms, carrots, or snap peas can be added for extra flavor and texture.
• Thickening Sauce: If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can adjust the amount of cornstarch to achieve your desired consistency.
• Meal Prep: This dish is perfect for meal prep as it reheats well and tastes even better the next day. Simply store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.