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Slow Cooker Pepper Steak

Slow Cooker Pepper Steak: Your New Favorite Comfort Meal

This Slow Cooker Pepper Steak is a gluten-free comfort meal that combines savory beef and vibrant vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1 lb Beef Sirloin or chuck roast or round steak as substitutes
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Onion yellow or white
  • 2 cups Bell Peppers mix of colors recommended
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups Beef Broth low-sodium preferred
  • 2 cubes Beef Bouillon or vegetable bouillon for veggie version
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tbsp Honey/Brown Sugar or maple syrup as a substitute
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce vegan versions available
  • 1 tsp Ground Ginger or fresh grated for more flavor
  • 1 tsp Salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch for thickening sauce

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Directions
  1. Slice the beef sirloin into even strips, pat dry with paper towels, and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Layer the seasoned beef strips in the slow cooker, topping with diced onion and sliced bell peppers.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix minced garlic, beef broth, crumbled bouillon, soy sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce, ground ginger, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Pour the sauce over the beef and vegetables in the slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until tender.
  5. If needed, mix cornstarch with cold water and stir into the slow cooker to thicken sauce, cooking uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  6. Gently stir everything before serving over rice or noodles, garnished with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish tastes even better the next day, making it ideal for meal prep. Add chili flakes or sriracha for extra heat if desired.

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