Description
Slow Cooker Pepper Steak is a hearty and comforting dish featuring tender beef strips, colorful bell peppers, and a rich savory sauce slow-cooked to perfection. Easy to prepare and full of vibrant flavors, it makes a perfect family dinner or an impressive meal for guests. Served over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes, this recipe offers a wholesome and satisfying dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb lean beef strips, thinly sliced
- 1 cup red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Sauce Ingredients
- 1/4 cup vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1/3 cup grape juice
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (natural)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Slice the beef into thin strips. Chop the red, green, and yellow bell peppers and the onion into strips. Mince the garlic cloves. Having all ingredients ready ensures a smooth cooking process.
- Combine the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), grape juice, soy sauce (natural), beef broth, black pepper, and the natural gelling agent until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Layer Ingredients in the Slow Cooker: Place the beef strips at the bottom of the slow cooker, followed by the chopped bell peppers, onion, and garlic. Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the ingredients to coat them thoroughly.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours. The beef will become tender, and the vegetables will soften, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Final Touches: Before serving, gently stir everything to mix the sauce with the ingredients once more. Check seasoning and add extra black pepper if desired. Your Slow Cooker Pepper Steak is ready to enjoy!
Notes
- Pat the beef dry before slicing to help it brown better and avoid a watery sauce.
- Cut vegetables evenly to ensure even cooking and an attractive presentation.
- Use fresh garlic instead of powders or pastes for superior flavor.
- Do not skip the natural gelling agent; it thickens the sauce gently and perfectly without altering the flavor.
- Avoid opening the slow cooker lid frequently as it drops the temperature and increases cooking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours (low) or 3 to 4 hours (high)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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