Description
Slow Cooker Pepper Steak is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender beef strips, vibrant bell peppers, and a rich, savory sauce enhanced with vegetarian Worcestershire sauce and natural seasonings. This easy slow cooker recipe delivers a warm, hearty meal perfect for any night, combining colorful vegetables and a perfectly thickened sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Vegetables
- 1 lb lean sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced into strips
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce and Seasonings
- 2 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (natural)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (natural)
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp natural gelling agent dissolved in 2 tbsp cold water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Slice the beef into thin strips and chop the bell peppers, onion, and garlic to ensure even cooking in the slow cooker.
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onions and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent, approximately 3-4 minutes, to enhance their sweetness.
- Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: In the slow cooker, add the beef strips, sautéed onions and garlic, sliced bell peppers, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, black pepper, and beef broth. Stir everything well to blend the flavors.
- Cook Low and Slow: Cover and cook on low heat for 5-6 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours. This allows the beef to become tender and the flavors to meld fully.
- Thicken the Sauce: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the natural gelling agent dissolved in cold water. Leave the slow cooker uncovered and continue to cook until the sauce reaches your desired thickness.
Notes
- Slice beef thinly across the grain to maximize tenderness after slow cooking.
- Remove seeds from bell peppers to reduce bitterness and enhance flavor.
- Sautéing onions and garlic before slow cooking adds deeper flavor to the dish.
- For extra crunch, add bell peppers halfway through the cooking time.
- Adjust broth quantity to achieve preferred sauce consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-6 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: slow cooker, pepper steak, beef strips, bell peppers, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, comfort food, easy dinner, gluten free
