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Slow Cooker Pepper Steak

Slow Cooker Pepper Steak is savory, tender beef strips slow cooked with colorful bell peppers and onion in a flavorful Asian-inspired sauce. Serve over rice for an easy weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 421 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Slow Cooker 4 quart or larger

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. Beef strips cut into ½ inch strips
  • 1 Green bell pepper sliced thick
  • 1 Red bell pepper sliced thick
  • 1 White onion sliced

Sauce Ingredients

  • ½ cup Water
  • 2 Beef bouillon cubes
  • 3 Tbsp. Soy sauce
  • 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ tsp. Ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp. Garlic powder
  • ½ tsp. Black pepper
  • 2 tsp. Brown sugar or honey or white sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. Cornstarch
  • ¼ tsp. Red pepper flakes optional

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • In a small microwavable bowl add the water and the beef bouillon cubes. Microwave for 30 seconds and stir until dissolved.
  • Add the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, ginger, garlic powder, pepper, brown sugar and cornstarch to the bowl. Whisk until smooth. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
  • Pour the sauce mixture into the slow cooker.
  • Add the beef, bell peppers, and onion on top of the sauce in the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 5 hours.
  • Serve hot over rice, noodles, or quinoa. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

You can add mushrooms, but sauce may become thinner. Cut vegetables thick so they stay intact while cooking. Can be turned into a freezer meal by prepping and freezing raw.