🍲 Crockpot Pepper Steak
Ingredients
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1½–2 lbs beef sirloin or flank steak, sliced thin
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2 bell peppers (any color), sliced
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1 medium onion, sliced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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¾ cup beef broth
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¼ cup soy sauce (low-sodium is best)
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tbsp brown sugar (optional, for balance)
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1 tsp ginger powder (or 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger)
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2 tbsp cornstarch
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2 tbsp water
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Black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Prep the beef
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Slice beef thinly against the grain for tenderness.
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Layer in crockpot
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Add beef, peppers, onion, and garlic to the slow cooker.
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Mix sauce
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Whisk beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and black pepper.
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Pour over everything in the crockpot.
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Cook
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Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until beef is tender.
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Thicken sauce
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Mix cornstarch and water.
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Stir into crockpot during the last 20–30 minutes of cooking.
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Serve
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Serve hot over rice or noodles.
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⭐ Tips
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Want extra flavor? Quickly sear the beef before adding it (optional).
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Like it spicy? Add red pepper flakes or a little sriracha.
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Add-ins: mushrooms or snap peas work great.
If you want, I can give you a 3-ingredient shortcut version, a freezer-prep version, or make it low-sodium. Just say the word!