Slow Cooker Pepper Steak
Flank steak, bell peppers and onions cook in a soy-brown sugar sauce for an easy slow-cooker dinner served over rice, noodles or potatoes.
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Ingredients
- 3 pounds flank steak sliced into thin strips
- 4 bell peppers sliced, mixed colors
- 2 onions sliced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 cups soy sauce
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup corn starch
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
Instructions
- Slice 3 pounds of flank steak into thin strips across the grain. Place the steak in a zip-top bag with 1/2 cup cornstarch, seal, and shake until evenly coated.
- In the slow cooker, combine 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 1/2 cups soy sauce, 1 1/2 cups water, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Stir until sugar dissolves. Add the coated beef strips and spread evenly in the sauce.
- Cover and set the slow cooker on low for approximately 6 hours. Avoid lifting the lid frequently to retain heat.
- About 1 1/2 hours before the end, slice 4 bell peppers and 2 onions into thin strips. Add them to the slow cooker, cover again, and cook for the remaining time.
- Once done, serve the pepper steak over steamed rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes. Enjoy the flavorful sauce and tender beef!
Notes
For extra flavor, add a dash of sesame oil and garnish with green onions just before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingsCalories: 780kcalCarbohydrates: 56.2gProtein: 50gFat: 30.8gSaturated Fat: 10.5gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 1580mgFiber: 3.3gSugar: 46g