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Pepper Steak in a Crock Pot

Pepper Steak in a Crock Pot

Tender beef sirloin combined with vibrant vegetables, all simmered to perfection in a savory sauce. A comforting and hearty slow cooker meal perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds beef sirloin cut into 2-inch strips
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder or to taste
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cube beef bouillon
  • 1/4 cup hot water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 2 large green bell peppers roughly chopped
  • 1 14.5 ounce can stewed tomatoes with liquid
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Slow cooker (Crock Pot)
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Sprinkle the beef sirloin strips with garlic powder to add flavor.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the beef strips for about 5 minutes on each side until browned.
  3. Transfer the seared beef strips to your slow cooker.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix the beef bouillon cube with hot water until it dissolves. Then add the cornstarch and stir until dissolved.
  5. Pour the dissolved mixture into the slow cooker with the beef. Add in the onions, green bell peppers, stewed tomatoes (with their juice), soy sauce, sugar, and salt. Stir everything together gently.
  6. Cover the crock pot and cook on High for 3-4 hours or on Low for 6-8 hours.
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Notes

Searing the beef locks in hearty flavors. Dissolve cornstarch completely to avoid clumps. Let slow cooker work its magic for tender beef. Can adjust garlic powder to taste.
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