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Slow Cooker Pepper Steak

A cozy comfort dish that combines flavorful beef steak with bell peppers and a savory sauce, perfect for chaotic days.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 8 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs flank steak, cut into strips Can substitute with sirloin if flank is unavailable.
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced Use any color bell pepper you prefer.
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced Feel free to mix colors!
  • 1 large onion, sliced Adds layers of flavor.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Use five if you want a bolder flavor.
  • 1 cup beef broth Knorr is recommended.
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce Essential for flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch For thickening the sauce.
  • 1 tsp black pepper Adjust to taste.
  • Salt to taste Use sea salt for best flavor.
  • Optional: cooked rice for serving Complements the meal perfectly.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the flank steak into strips about an inch thick, cutting against the grain for tenderness.
  2. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook for about 2 minutes until translucent, then add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
Assemble
  1. In the slow cooker, add the steak strips, sliced peppers, sautéed onions, garlic, beef broth, soy sauce, and black pepper.
Cook
  1. Set your slow cooker to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
Thicken Sauce
  1. Once cooked, mix cornstarch with a bit of cold water in a separate bowl. Stir it into the slow cooker about 30 minutes before serving to thicken the sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

Notes

This dish is forgiving and can hold up well if you need to step away while it's cooking. Leftovers taste even better the next day as flavors meld together.
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