Easy Slow Cooker Pepper Steak
If you love Chinese takeout style dinners but want something easier, healthier, and homemade, this Slow Cooker Pepper Steak is about to become a weeknight favorite. With tender beef strips, sweet bell peppers, and a rich savory sauce, this crockpot pepper steak delivers restaurant-quality flavor using minimal effort.
Just add everything to the slow cooker, walk away, and come home to a comforting meal that tastes like it simmered all day because it did. This recipe is ideal for busy families, meal prep, and stress-free dinners when you want big flavor without standing over the stove.
Why You’ll Love This Slow Cooker Pepper Steak:
Set-it-and-forget-it crockpot recipe perfect for busy weekdays
Better than takeout with simple pantry ingredients
Tender, juicy beef cooked low and slow
Family-friendly dinner that even picky eaters enjoy
Versatile serve over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes
Budget-friendly and easy to double for meal prep
Servings: 4–6
Ingredients:
2 pounds beef sirloin or flank steak, sliced into thin strips
2 large bell peppers (red, green, or yellow), sliced
1 medium onion, sliced (optional)
¾ cup low-sodium soy sauce
½ cup beef broth
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
Instructions:
Place the sliced beef into the bottom of your slow cooker.
Add the bell peppers and onion on top of the beef.
In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, beef broth, and brown sugar until combined.
Pour the sauce evenly over the beef and vegetables.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the beef is tender.
For a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with a little cold water, stir into the slow cooker, and cook on HIGH for 15–20 minutes.
Serve hot over rice or noodles, spooning extra sauce on top.
Tips & Variations:
Use low-sodium soy sauce for a lighter option
Add garlic or ginger for extra Asian-inspired flavor
Swap rice for egg noodles or mashed potatoes
Stir in frozen stir-fry vegetables near the end to stretch the meal
