Ah, Crock Pot Pepper Steak—a perfect slow-cooked comfort meal with tender beef and flavorful peppers in a savory sauce. Here’s a breakdown:
Dish Components
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Beef
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Usually sirloin, flank steak, or stew meat cut into thin strips.
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Slow cooking makes it super tender.
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Bell Peppers and Onions
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A mix of red, green, and yellow bell peppers for color and sweetness.
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Onions add depth and natural sweetness as they cook down.
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Sauce
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Typically a combination of soy sauce, beef broth, garlic, ginger, and sometimes Worcestershire or hoisin sauce.
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Thickened slightly with cornstarch for a glossy finish.
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Optional Additions
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Mushrooms or water chestnuts for extra texture.
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Crushed red pepper for a little heat.
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Crock Pot Instructions (Overview)
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Prepare the Ingredients
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Slice beef into strips and season lightly with salt and pepper.
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Slice peppers and onions.
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Combine in Crock Pot
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Place beef, peppers, onions, and sauce ingredients in the slow cooker.
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Stir gently to combine.
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Cook
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Low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours until beef is tender.
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Optional: mix cornstarch with a little cold water and stir in 30 minutes before serving to thicken the sauce.
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Serve
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Best served over white rice, brown rice, or noodles.
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Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
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If you want, I can give you a complete, foolproof Crock Pot Pepper Steak recipe with exact measurements and timing so it comes out perfect every time.