Description
This Pepper Steak recipe slow-cooks tender strips of beef sirloin with vibrant green bell peppers, onions, and a savory tomato-based sauce for a comforting, flavorful meal. Perfectly seared and then simmered in a crock pot, the beef absorbs rich flavors making for a satisfying dish served best over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Seasoning
- 2 pounds beef sirloin, cut into 2-inch strips
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Sauce and Vegetables
- 1 cube beef bouillon
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 large green bell peppers, roughly chopped
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with liquid
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Season and Sear the Beef: Sprinkle the beef sirloin strips evenly with garlic powder. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then sear the beef strips for about 5 minutes on each side until browned. This step locks in the juices and flavor. Transfer the seared beef to your slow cooker.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a separate bowl, dissolve the beef bouillon cube in hot water, stirring well. Add the cornstarch and continue stirring until fully dissolved, forming a smooth sauce mixture. Pour this evenly over the beef in the slow cooker to add richness and help thicken the sauce during cooking.
- Add Vegetables and Seasonings: Add the chopped onion, green bell peppers, stewed tomatoes along with their liquid, soy sauce, white sugar, and salt to the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine all ingredients and distribute the flavors throughout the dish.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on High for 3 to 4 hours, or on Low for 6 to 8 hours. The beef will become tender, and the flavors will meld beautifully during this slow cooking process.
- Serve: Once the beef is tender and the sauce is thickened, serve the pepper steak hot over a bed of rice or noodles for a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Searing the beef before slow cooking enhances flavor and texture.
- Adjust salt and sugar to taste to balance the sauce.
- Serving over rice or noodles complements the savory sauce and tender beef.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free soy sauce.
