Savory Slow-Cooked Pepper Steak
Indulge in this scrumptious and tender pepper steak, slow-cooked to perfection in a rich and flavorful sauce. The delightful combination of sirloin beef, fresh green bell peppers, and aromatic spices creates a mouthwatering dish that is perfect for any occasion. Serve over fluffy rice or buttery egg noodles to soak up the delicious sauce. For those who prefer a bit of crunch, add the green peppers during the last couple of hours of cooking. Perfectly easy to prepare, this recipe will become a family favorite in no time!
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Servings
267
Calories
13
Ingredients
Ingredients
Beef Sirloin
2 lbs (Cut into 2-inch strips)
Garlic Powder
to taste (Season beef strips)
Vegetable Oil
3 tablespoons (For browning the beef)
Beef Bouillon Cube
1 (Crushed and dissolved in hot water)
Hot Water
1/4 cup (For dissolving bouillon)
Cornstarch
1 tablespoon (For thickening the sauce)
Red Pepper Flakes
1/2 teaspoon (For added heat)
Onion
1/2 cup (Chopped)
Green Bell Peppers
2 large (Roughly chopped)
Stewed Tomatoes
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can (With liquid)
Soy Sauce
3 tablespoons (For depth of flavor)
White Sugar
1 teaspoon (To balance the flavors)
Salt
1 teaspoon (To taste)
Instructions
1
Begin by sprinkling garlic powder generously over the beef sirloin strips, ensuring even coverage for maximum flavor.
2
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat and add the seasoned beef strips. Sear the meat until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
3
Transfer the browned beef strips to the crock pot, creating an even layer at the bottom.
4
In a small bowl, dissolve the beef bouillon cube in 1/4 cup of hot water. Once dissolved, stir in the cornstarch until smooth.
5
Pour the dissolved bouillon mixture over the beef in the crock pot.
6
Add the red pepper flakes, chopped onions, green bell peppers, stewed tomatoes (with their juice), soy sauce, sugar, and salt into the crock pot. Stir gently to combine and coat the beef with the sauce.
7
Cover the crock pot and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 6 to 8 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the beef to become tender.
8
For a thicker gravy, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with a little water to form a slurry. Add this mixture to the crock pot in the last 30 minutes of cooking, stirring gently to combine.
Nutrition Information
12g
Fat
15g
Carbs
22g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Savory Slow-Cooked Pepper Steak?
It is a tender beef dish slow-cooked in a rich sauce with green bell peppers and aromatic spices.
What cut of beef is best for this recipe?
Beef sirloin cut into 2-inch strips is recommended for this recipe.
How long does it take to cook on the high setting?
It takes 3 to 4 hours to cook on the high setting in a crock pot.
How long does it take to cook on the low setting?
It takes 6 to 8 hours to cook on the low setting.
How can I keep the green peppers crunchy?
To maintain a bit of crunch, add the green peppers during the last couple of hours of cooking.
What are the best side dishes for pepper steak?
This dish is best served over fluffy rice or buttery egg noodles to soak up the sauce.
Is this an easy recipe to prepare?
Yes, it is described as perfectly easy to prepare and ideal for a family favorite meal.
How many calories are in a serving?
There are approximately 267 calories per serving.
What is the protein content of this dish?
Each serving contains about 22g of protein.
How much fat is in this recipe?
There are 12g of fat per serving.
How many carbohydrates are in a serving?
There are 15g of carbohydrates per serving.
Do I need to sear the beef before slow cooking?
Yes, searing the beef in vegetable oil for 5-7 minutes helps lock in flavor.
How do I thicken the gravy?
Mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with a little water and add it during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
What type of oil should I use?
The recipe calls for 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil for browning the beef.
How do I prepare the beef bouillon?
Dissolve one beef bouillon cube in 1/4 cup of hot water before adding it to the crock pot.
Are the stewed tomatoes used with their liquid?
Yes, add one 14.5-ounce can of stewed tomatoes along with their juice.
Is this recipe spicy?
It contains 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes for a mild heat.
What kind of peppers are used in this recipe?
The recipe requires 2 large green bell peppers, roughly chopped.
Why is sugar added to the sauce?
One teaspoon of white sugar is added to help balance the savory and salty flavors.
Can I use garlic powder?
Yes, garlic powder is sprinkled generously over the beef strips for seasoning.
How much soy sauce is needed?
You will need 3 tablespoons of soy sauce for depth of flavor.
How much onion is required?
The recipe uses 1/2 cup of chopped onion.
What is the total number of ingredients?
There are 13 ingredients in total for this recipe.
Should I stir the ingredients in the crock pot?
Yes, stir gently to combine and coat the beef with the sauce before cooking.
Is this dish considered a comfort food?
Yes, it is tagged as a hearty comfort food and family meal.
How long do I sear the beef?
Sear the beef for about 5-7 minutes until browned on all sides.
How much salt is used?
The recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of salt, or to taste.
Can I use cornstarch twice?
Yes, it is used once in the initial sauce and optionally at the end for extra thickening.
What size should the beef strips be?
The beef should be cut into 2-inch strips.
Can this be made in a crock pot?
Yes, this is specifically a slow cooker or crock pot recipe.