Crockpot Pepper Steak
A savory and comforting slow cooker dish featuring tender strips of sirloin steak cooked with bell peppers and onions in a sweet and salty soy-garlic sauce. This crockpot pepper steak is perfect for easy weeknight dinners and pairs beautifully with rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients
- 2 lbs top sirloin steak, sliced into thin strips
- 2 green bell peppers, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp cold water
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Slice the steak thinly against the grain, and prepare the bell peppers, onion, and garlic.
- Layer the sliced steak on the bottom of the slow cooker, then add bell peppers, onion, and garlic on top.
- In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ground ginger, and black pepper. Pour the mixture over the ingredients in the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5 hours or HIGH for 3 hours.
- In the last 30 minutes, mix the cornstarch with cold water to form a slurry. Add to the crockpot and stir gently.
- Cook uncovered for the final 30 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken.
Notes
- Flank steak or chuck roast can be used as substitutes for sirloin.
- Add red pepper flakes or sriracha to make it spicy.
- Use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce for a soy-free version.
- This dish freezes well for up to 3 months.
Find it online: https://www.recipebyelena.com/crockpot-pepper-steak/