Slow Cooker Pepper Steak Recipe
Need another better-than-takeout option for your slow cooker? This Slow Cooker Pepper Steak Recipe uses fresh ingredients to make tender strips of beef and peppers covered in a tasty, sweet and savory sauce. Start it in the morning, and enjoy it hot and ready for dinner with a bowl of fluffy rice!
Servings 4
Calories 382kcal
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds flat iron steak
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 small yellow onion
- 2 tablespoons tapioca flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
- ¼ cup soy sauce tamari for gluten-free
- ¼ cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Thinly slice steak against the grain
- Remove top, ribs, and seeds from peppers and thinly slice
- Remove outer layer and ends of onion and slice thinly or into petals
- Add steak and veggies to slow cooker
- In a small bowl, whisk tapioca flour with an equal amount of water until smooth
- Add remaining ingredients and whisk until combined
- Pour mixture over steak in slow cooker, cover, and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-9 hours
- Serve over rice or noodles or as desired
Notes
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and in the freezer for up to 3 months. Be sure to use an airtight container.
- Reheat in the microwave or on the stove.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced scallions.
- Add a little extra spice by adding sliced jalapeno peppers, sriracha, chili paste, or crushed red pepper.
- Stick to the allotted cooking time and turn the slow cooker off when ready to serve to prevent overcooking the meat and veggies.
Nutrition
Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 996mg | Potassium: 734mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1044IU | Vitamin C: 64mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 5mg