Enjoy a delicious dinner with this Easy Slow Cooker Pepper Steak recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe allows the slow cooker to do most of the work. In just a few simple steps, you’ll get tender beef cooked with sweet bell peppers and onions in a savory, rich broth. Serve it over rice for a complete, crowd-pleasing meal that the whole family will love.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This slow cooker pepper steak is tender, juicy, and full of flavor. The combination of soy sauce, honey, and Worcestershire sauce creates a savory-sweet sauce that pairs perfectly with beef. Garlic and ground ginger add aromatic depth. Minimal prep means maximum convenience, making it ideal for busy households.
Key Ingredients
- Beef sirloin – cut into strips or chunks for tender, juicy meat
- Bell peppers – sweet and colorful
- Onion and garlic – aromatic base
- Soy sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce – create a savory-sweet sauce
- Beef broth and bouillon cubes – enhance rich flavor
- Cornstarch – thickens the sauce
- Salt and pepper – for seasoning
Step-by-Step Slow Cooker Instructions
- Slice the bell peppers and onion; mince the garlic.
- Place beef strips into the slow cooker.
- Add bell peppers, onion, garlic, ground ginger, beef broth, bouillon cubes, soy sauce, honey, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper. Stir gently.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, mix cornstarch with a small amount of water and stir into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
- Serve hot over cooked rice or noodles.
Tips for Best Results
- Slice beef against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- Adjust seasoning to taste—more soy sauce or honey if needed.
- Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds for extra flavor.
Easy Slow Cooker Pepper Steak – Tender, Flavorful, and Hands-Free
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Description
Tender and flavorful Slow Cooker Pepper Steak with bell peppers, onions, and a savory-sweet sauce. Easy to make and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
2 pounds beef sirloin, cut into strips or chunks
3 bell peppers, sliced
1 onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ground ginger
3/4 cup beef broth
3 beef bouillon cubes
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp cornstarch
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Slice bell peppers and onion; mince garlic.
2. Place beef in the slow cooker.
3. Add bell peppers, onion, garlic, ginger, beef broth, bouillon cubes, soy sauce, honey, and Worcestershire sauce.
4. Season with salt and pepper; stir gently.
5. Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
6. About 30 minutes before serving, mix cornstarch with water and stir into slow cooker to thicken sauce.
7. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
Slice beef against the grain for tenderness.
Adjust soy sauce or honey to taste.
Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 950
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 75
Keywords: slow cooker pepper steak, crockpot pepper steak, easy beef dinner, weeknight dinner