Description
Comfort meets convenience in this soul-warming Pepper Steak slow-cooker classic, where tender beef strips dance with sweet bell peppers and rich, savory sauce. Hearty home cooking delivers a robust meal you can easily prepare with minimal effort, making weeknight dinners deliciously stress-free.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) beef sirloin, cut into 2-inch strips
Vegetables:
- 1 cup (150 grams) chopped onion
- 2 large green bell peppers, roughly chopped
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) white sugar
- 1 teaspoon (6 grams) salt
- 1 cube beef bouillon
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) hot water
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) cornstarch
- 1 (14.5-ounce) (411 grams) can stewed tomatoes (with liquid)
Instructions
- Prepare the beef sirloin by generously coating with garlic powder. In a skillet heated to medium, sear the meat strips for approximately 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and slightly crisp.
- Create the sauce base by dissolving beef bouillon in hot water, then thoroughly blend in cornstarch until completely smooth and lump-free.
- Transfer seared beef to the slow cooker and pour the prepared sauce mixture over the meat, ensuring even coverage.
- Add chopped onions, sliced green bell peppers, stewed tomatoes with their natural juices, soy sauce, sugar, and a pinch of salt into the slow cooker. Gently stir to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Cover the slow cooker and set to low temperature for 6-8 hours, or high temperature for 3-4 hours. The dish is ready when beef becomes exceptionally tender and the vegetables are soft but retain slight texture.
- Once cooking is complete, allow the pepper steak to rest for 5-10 minutes to let flavors fully integrate.
- Serve the rich, savory pepper steak over steamed white rice or egg noodles, garnishing with fresh chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- Boost meat tenderness by using a meat tenderizer or choosing cuts with more marbling like chuck roast for extra succulence.
- Elevate flavor depth by deglazing the searing pan with a splash of red wine or beef broth, capturing those delicious caramelized bits.
- Prevent mushy vegetables by adding bell peppers during the last hour of cooking to maintain their crisp texture and vibrant color.
- Accommodate gluten-free diets by substituting regular soy sauce with tamari and ensuring cornstarch is certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-8 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 325 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg