Pepper Steak
A delicious and hearty meal made with tender beef, colorful bell peppers, and a savory sauce, perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef sirloin, cut into 2-inch strips
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil For searing the beef
- 1 cube beef bouillon Dissolved in hot water
- ¼ cup hot water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch For thickening the sauce
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 2 large green bell peppers, roughly chopped
- 1 can stewed tomatoes, with liquid (14.5 oz)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Sprinkle beef strips with garlic powder.
- In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat and sear beef for about 5 minutes per side, until browned.
- Transfer the beef to the crock pot.
- In a small bowl, dissolve the bouillon cube in hot water. Stir in cornstarch until fully dissolved.
- Pour the cornstarch mixture over the beef in the crock pot.
- Add onion, bell peppers, stewed tomatoes (with liquid), soy sauce, sugar, and salt. Stir gently to combine.
Cooking
- Cook on High for 3 to 4 hours or on Low for 6 to 8 hours.
Serving
- Serve over hot cooked rice or noodles.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. For added flavor, marinate the beef in soy sauce and garlic before cooking. Adjust veggies like adding mushrooms or carrots for extra nutrition. Slice the beef against the grain for more tender pieces.