Easy Slow Cooker Pepper Steak for Busy Weeknights
Introduction
If you’re looking for a savory, satisfying dinner that practically cooks itself while you get through the day, this Easy Slow Cooker Pepper Steak is the answer. Tender strips of beef, vibrant peppers, and a rich, savory sauce simmer together for hours, rewarding you with an aromatic, crowd-pleasing meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Not only does this recipe offer deep, developed flavors with minimal effort, but it’s also customizable for family preferences—and ideal for prepping ahead of time!
Why You’ll Love This Easy Slow Cooker Pepper Steak
This Pepper Steak stands out by transforming affordable cuts of beef into melt-in-your-mouth tenderness, thanks to the magic of slow cooking. The bold flavors of soy sauce, ginger, and garlic meld with juicy bell peppers, creating a hearty dish the entire family will love. Best of all, the set-it-and-forget-it nature means more freedom for you during those extra-hectic weeknights.
Effortless Prep for a Stress-Free Dinner
The only real hands-on time is slicing your vegetables and beef. Cut everything uniformly for even cooking and attractive presentation. A well-designed Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper can make quick work of preparing peppers and onions, saving precious minutes on chaotic days.
Once prepped, simply toss everything into your slow cooker and let it do the heavy lifting.
Assembling and Cooking Pepper Steak in Your Slow Cooker
No need to watch over a hot stove: after browning beef (optional but recommended for richer flavor), layer it with crisp bell peppers and onions. For a seamless transition from pan to slow cooker, the Bamboo Cutting Boards for Kitchen, Set of 3 offer a sturdy surface for clean prep.
Pour a simple sauce of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and beef broth over the top, then set your slow cooker—dinner will be ready and waiting when you are.
Serving Suggestions to Complete Your Weeknight Meal
Serve your Pepper Steak over steaming rice or fluffy noodles for a comforting, well-rounded dinner. For easy meal storage or next-day lunches, transfer leftovers into Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers, Set of 5 (3.2 Cup) to keep everything fresh.
If you like a touch of crunch or spice, garnish with sesame seeds or a dash of hot sauce before serving.
Nutritional Information and Serving Size
This Easy Slow Cooker Pepper Steak recipe yields about 6 generous servings. Each serving contains approximately 260 calories (without rice), 10g fat, 12g carbohydrates, and 28g protein, making it a balanced choice for a busy weeknight dinner.
Easy Slow Cooker Pepper Steak for Busy Weeknights (Recap)
With minimal prep, deep flavor, and fork-tender beef, this slow cooker recipe is destined to become a family favorite. It’s everything you want in a weeknight dinner: comforting, hands-off, and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prep your vegetables by slicing peppers and onions uniformly—use the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper for ultra-quick chopping.
- On the Bamboo Cutting Boards for Kitchen, Set of 3, slice steak thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- (Optional) Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown the beef strips for extra flavor, then transfer to your slow cooker.
- Add sliced peppers, onions, and minced garlic over the beef.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, ginger, and black pepper. Pour this sauce over the ingredients in your slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or on HIGH for 2.5–3 hours, until the beef is tender and vegetables are cooked but not mushy.
- Thirty minutes before serving, mix cornstarch with water and add the slurry to the slow cooker. Stir gently to thicken the sauce.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles. For storing leftovers, use Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers, Set of 5 (3.2 Cup) for optimal freshness.
- Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions before serving, if desired.
Cook and Prep Times
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5–6 hours on LOW or 2.5–3 hours on HIGH
Total Time: About 6 hours (mostly hands-off)
Enjoy the convenience and flavor of this Easy Slow Cooker Pepper Steak—perfect for hectic weeknights when you deserve a truly satisfying, home-cooked meal!