Crockpot Pepper Steak

By Justin SullivanPublished: Jun 23, 2021

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ERIK BERNSTEIN

We in the Delish Test Kitchen absolutely love a good stir fry, both for how creative you can be with them and how quick they can be to make. But sometimes, even stir frying is too much effort and you just want something you can set and forget. Enter this Crock Pot Pepper Steak recipe.

Pepper Steak is a straightforward, savory sweet stir fry that we think works amazingly when made in a slow cooker. The steak gets very tender and it and takes on some of the qualities of your favorite beef stew while still staying true to the original.

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Yields:: 4 - 5 serving(s)
Prep Time:: 10 mins
Total Time:: 4 hrs

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb.
flank steak, cut into strips
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1
large red bell pepper, sliced
1
large green bell pepper, sliced
1
medium white onion, sliced
2
inch piece of garlic, quartered
2
garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
1 c.
low-sodium beef stock
1/3 c.
low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 c.
brown sugar
3 tbsp.
rice wine vinegar
3 tbsp.
sesame oil
2 tbsp.
cornstarch (optional)
Cooked rice, for serving
Sliced scallion, for garnish
White sesame seeds, for granish

Directions

1. Step 1Season flank steak thoroughly with salt and black pepper. In a large Crock Pot combine steak, bell pepper, onions, ginger and garlic. In a mixing bowl or measuring cup combine beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice wine vinegar and sesame oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper before adding into the Crock Pot.
2. Step 2Cover and cook on high for 3 1/2 hours to 4 hours or on low for 5 to 6 hours, until the steak is totally tender. Remove the garlic and ginger.
3. Step 3Optional step: If you desire the sauce to be a bit thicker, in a small bowl combine cornstarch and 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the Crock Pot, cover and cook on high until thickened, an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
4. Step 4Serve over rice and garnish with scallion and white sesame seeds.

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Justin Sullivan

Assistant Food Editor

Justin Sullivan is the Assistant Food Editor for Delish, where he helps test, develop, and (of course) taste recipes like one-pot meals, easy desserts, and everything in between. He has worked in professional kitchens across New York, but his favorite role will always be as matzoh ball sous chef to his grandma. He loves diners and being from New Jersey, and when he’s not prepping and testing hundreds of Delish recipes, Justin travels the globe as the world’s foremost chicken finger critic.