Description
Pepper steak simmers with tender beef strips in a rich, savory sauce that promises comfort and flavor. Home cooks will discover an easy, satisfying meal perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) round steak, cut into thin strips
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced thick
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced thick
- 0.5 onion, sliced thick
- 1.5 cups (360 ml) beef broth
- 0.25 cup (60 ml) soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsps cornstarch
- 2 tbsps cold water
- 0.5 tsp ground ginger
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preparation: Layer seasoned beef strips, vibrant bell peppers, and sliced onions in the slow cooker, creating a robust foundation for this hearty meal.
- Marinade Creation: Blend soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and brown sugar into a harmonious liquid, thoroughly massaging the mixture over the meat and vegetable ensemble to infuse deep, complex flavors.
- Liquid Integration: Gently pour beef broth into the slow cooker, stirring carefully to distribute seasonings and ensure uniform flavor penetration.
- Slow Cooking Process: Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, allowing the meat to transform into meltingly tender morsels that absorb the surrounding aromatics.
- Sauce Refinement: Whisk cornstarch with cold water to create a silky thickening agent, then fold into the cooking liquid during the final 30 minutes to develop a glossy, rich sauce that clings beautifully to the meat and vegetables.
- Serving: Cascade the pepper steak over steamed rice, drizzling the luxurious sauce across the dish, creating a visually stunning and deeply satisfying culinary experience.
Notes
- Marinate for Maximum Flavor: Letting beef strips sit in the soy sauce mixture for 30 minutes before cooking intensifies the taste and tenderizes the meat.
- Choose the Right Cut: Select lean beef cuts like sirloin or flank steak that break down beautifully during slow cooking, ensuring maximum tenderness.
- Manage Sauce Thickness: Adjust cornstarch slurry gradually to control sauce consistency – add slowly to prevent over-thickening and maintain a silky texture.
- Temperature Matters: Keep slow cooker lid sealed during cooking to trap moisture and prevent beef from drying out, resulting in perfectly tender meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg