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Slow Cooker Pepper Steak: Easy, Tender Beef

  • Author: ava_chapman
  • Total Time: 6 hours 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x

Description

A hearty, comforting slow cooker beef dish featuring tender chuck roast, sweet bell peppers, and a savory soy-ginger sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights with minimal effort and cleanup.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2–3 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 1 cup beef broth (low-sodium)
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp oil (for searing, optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chuck roast dry and slice against the grain into 1/4-inch thick strips.
  2. Season the beef strips with garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
  3. Optional: Sear beef strips in a hot skillet with oil for 1-2 minutes per side until browned, then transfer to the slow cooker.
  4. Slice bell peppers and onion into 1/2-inch strips and add to the slow cooker on top of the beef.
  5. Whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, tomato paste, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
  6. Pour the sauce over the beef and vegetables in the slow cooker and stir gently to combine.
  7. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours until beef is fork-tender.
  8. Mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry, then stir into the slow cooker.
  9. Cook on HIGH for the final 30 minutes to thicken the sauce into a glossy gravy.
  10. Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve hot over steamed rice or with crusty bread.

Notes

Slice beef against the grain for maximum tenderness. Searing the beef is optional but adds depth of flavor. Use low-sodium broth to control saltiness. If the sauce is too thin, ensure the cornstarch slurry is whisked well and cooked on HIGH for at least 15 minutes to activate thickening.

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-8 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Asian Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: Approximately 1.5 cu
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 10
  • Sodium: 900
  • Fat: 22
  • Saturated Fat: 8
  • Carbohydrates: 18
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 35

Keywords: slow cooker pepper steak, beef chuck roast, easy dinner, weeknight meals, slow cooker beef, tender beef, Asian inspired dinner

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