Easy Crock Pot Pepper Steak

Easy Crock Pot Pepper Steak delivers bold flavor with minimal effort. This recipe solves the problem of busy weeknights when you need a hearty meal fast. After making this many times, I know the secret to tender meat and rich sauce. Juicy beef and crispy edges make this dish irresistible. Pair with Greek Feta Cucumber Salad for a complete meal. Jump to Recipe If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Healthy Avocado Banana Smoothie and Greek Feta Cucumber Salad.

What You'll Need for Easy Crock Pot Pepper Steak

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 pounds beef sirloin or flank steak
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 2 green bell peppers, sliced
• 2 red bell peppers, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish
• Optional: Sesame seeds
• Optional: Sriracha for heat

How to Make Easy Crock Pot Pepper Steak

1. Step 1: Cut beef into 1-inch cubes. Mix with soy sauce, cornstarch, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Step 2: Add onions, peppers, and garlic to a slow cooker. Stir in the marinated beef.
3. Step 3: Cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours. The beef should be tender and the sauce thick.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1 tablespoon water if the sauce is too thick. Adjust seasonings to taste.
5. Step 5: Serve hot with rice or crusty bread. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Storing & Reheating Easy Crock Pot Pepper Steak

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Make-ahead tip: Make ahead and refrigerate. Reheat before serving.

Freezing Easy Crock Pot Pepper Steak

Freeze in a sealed bag for up to 3 months.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in a preheated oven at 350°F for 15–20 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in short bursts at 50% power until warm.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For extra flavor, use beef broth instead of water when thinning the sauce.
• Best substitution: Replace soy sauce with tamari for a gluten-free option.
• Make-ahead: This recipe is ideal for meal prep. Reheat for a quick dinner.
• Scaling: Double the recipe for a larger group. Use a bigger slow cooker.
• Troubleshooting: If the beef is tough, cook for 30–60 minutes longer. The longer it cooks, the more tender it becomes.

Easy Crock Pot Pepper Steak

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Prep

15 minutes

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Cook

6 hours

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Total

6 hours 15 minutes

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Serves

4 servings

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef sirloin or flank steak
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 2 green bell peppers, sliced
• 2 red bell peppers, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced

Seasonings

• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder

Optional Toppings

• Fresh parsley for garnish
• Sesame seeds
• Sriracha for heat

Instructions

1. Step 1: Cut beef into 1-inch cubes. Mix with soy sauce, cornstarch, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Step 2: Add onions, peppers, and garlic to a slow cooker. Stir in the marinated beef.
3. Step 3: Cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours. The beef should be tender and the sauce thick.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1 tablespoon water if the sauce is too thick. Adjust seasonings to taste.
5. Step 5: Serve hot with rice or crusty bread. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

• Chef tip: For extra flavor, use beef broth instead of water when thinning the sauce.
• Best substitution: Replace soy sauce with tamari for a gluten-free option.
• Make-ahead: This recipe is ideal for meal prep. Reheat for a quick dinner.
• Scaling: Double the recipe for a larger group. Use a bigger slow cooker.
• Troubleshooting: If the beef is tough, cook for 30–60 minutes longer. The longer it cooks, the more tender it becomes.

Storage

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
• Freezer: Freeze in a sealed bag for up to 3 months.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in a preheated oven at 350°F for 15–20 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in short bursts at 50% power until warm.
• Make ahead: Make ahead and refrigerate. Reheat before serving.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 340
• Protein: 35g
• Fat: 15g
• Carbs: 5g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 1g
• Sodium: 1050mg
• Cholesterol: 80mg
• Sat. Fat: 6g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Easy Crock Pot Pepper Steak FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Easy Crock Pot Pepper Steak and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!