Slow Cooker Pepper Steak is a hearty, savory dish made with tender beef strips, bell peppers, and a rich sauce that cooks slowly until everything is soft and flavorful.
Pepper steak
🥩 Ingredients
- 1–1.5 lb (450–700 g) beef (sirloin or flank steak), sliced thin
- 2 bell peppers (sliced—any colors)
- 1 onion (sliced)
- 2–3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (for thickening)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Optional: ginger, chili flakes
🍲 Instructions
1. Prep the beef
- Slice beef thinly against the grain
- Optional: quickly sear in a pan for extra flavor
2. Load the slow cooker
- Add beef, onions, peppers, and garlic
- Pour in soy sauce, broth, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and pepper
3. Cook
- Low: 6–8 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
- Stir once halfway if possible
4. Thicken the sauce
- Mix cornstarch with a little water
- Stir into slow cooker in last 20–30 minutes
- Let it thicken into a glossy sauce
5. Serve
- Serve hot over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes
🧠Tips for best results
- Thin beef = more tender result
- Don’t overcook peppers if you like them slightly crisp
- Add a splash of sesame oil for extra flavor
🍽️ Flavor profile
- Savory (soy + beef)
- Slightly sweet (brown sugar)
- Mild spice (pepper + optional chili)
- Soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture
If you want, I can also show:
- Chinese restaurant-style pepper steak
- low-sodium healthy version
- or instant pot shortcut đź‘Ť
