Slow Cooker Pepper Steak (Printer-Friendly Version)
Slow-cooked beef with bell peppers and savory sauce, great served over rice or noodles.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meat
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2 pounds beef sirloin, sliced into strips
→ Vegetables
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3 large bell peppers, sliced thick
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1 large onion, sliced
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3 garlic cloves, minced
→ Liquids and Sauces
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¾ cup beef broth (6 fluid ounces)
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¼ cup soy sauce (2 fluid ounces)
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2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
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2 tablespoons honey
→ Seasonings and Thickeners
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3 beef bouillon cubes
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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½ teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons cornstarch or all-purpose flour
# Steps to Follow:
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In a mixing container, combine hot beef broth, bouillon cubes, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, honey, ground ginger, black pepper, salt, and cornstarch or flour. Stir thoroughly, crushing the bouillon cubes to dissolve.
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Place beef strips into the slow cooker. Pour the prepared sauce over the beef. Layer bell peppers, sliced onion, and minced garlic on top.
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Set the slow cooker to LOW and cook for 6 hours or to HIGH and cook for 3 hours. If possible, stir halfway through the cooking process to evenly combine flavors.
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Once cooking is complete, stir the contents well. Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy over rice, noodles, or alongside mashed or baked potatoes.
# Additional Tips:
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Though the initial amount of sauce appears minimal, the beef and vegetables release sufficient liquid during cooking resulting in an ample final sauce volume.