🥩 Pepper Steak in a Crock Pot – OMG Don’t Lose This!


 


If you're craving a hearty, flavor-packed meal that’s ready when you are, look no further than this Crock Pot Pepper Steak — tender slices of beef simmered low and slow with sweet bell peppers and savory onions in a rich, umami sauce that will make your taste buds sing.

This dish is:

  • Tender, juicy & full of flavor
  • Ready in just 6–8 hours (or less on high)
  • Perfect over rice, noodles, or crusty bread
  • So easy even beginners can make it
  • A guaranteed family favorite

Whether you're making it for dinner tonight or prepping for the week ahead, this crock pot pepper steak recipe is a game-changer.

Let’s get cooking!


🍳 What Is Pepper Steak?

Pepper Steak is a classic comfort dish made with strips of beef (usually sirloin or flank steak), bell peppers, and onions cooked in a savory sauce. When made in the slow cooker , it becomes fall-apart tender without any effort — soaking up all the flavors while you go about your day.

It’s:

  • Comfort food meets convenience
  • Great for meal prep
  • Budget-friendly and protein-rich
  • Perfectly suited for one-pot meals
  • Always a hit at dinner time

Forget takeout — this crock pot version delivers bold restaurant flavor right to your kitchen table.


🛒 Ingredients You'll Need

Here’s what you’ll need for 4–6 servings:

For the Beef:

  • 2 lbs flank steak or sirloin, trimmed and cut into strips
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for searing)

For the Vegetables:

  • 3 large bell peppers (red, green, yellow — or a mix!)
  • 1 large onion, sliced into strips
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

For the Sauce:

  • ½ cup soy sauce (low sodium if preferred)
  • ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
  • 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika or chili flakes (optional)

💡 Tip: Add mushrooms, carrots, or bamboo shoots for extra depth and texture.


🔪 Step-by-Step Instructions