This Easy Slow Cooker Pepper Steak recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. The slow cooker does most of the work, turning simple ingredients into a tender, flavorful meal. Sweet bell peppers, onions, and succulent beef cook in a rich, savory broth, resulting in a dinner that practically cooks itself. Serve over rice for a complete family meal everyone will love.
Why This Recipe Works
Slow cooking allows the steak to absorb all the flavors while staying tender. The combination of soy sauce, honey, and Worcestershire sauce creates a savory-sweet balance. Ground ginger and garlic add warmth and depth, while the beef broth ensures a rich, juicy texture. Minimal prep, maximum flavor—this recipe is effortless yet impressive.
Key Ingredients
- Beef sirloin, cut into strips or chunks, for tender, juicy meat
- Bell peppers for sweetness and color
- Onion and garlic for aromatic depth
- Soy sauce, honey, and Worcestershire sauce for a savory-sweet sauce
- Beef bouillon and broth for rich flavor
- Cornstarch for thickening
- Salt and pepper to taste
Simple Slow Cooker Instructions
- Slice the bell peppers and onion; mince 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 high for 3-4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, mix cornstarch with a little 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—add more soy sauce or honey as desired.
- Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds for added 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
