If you are looking for an easy but delicious crock pot dinner idea then this Crockpot Pepper Steak Recipe is for you!
This slow cooker pepper steak recipe is very easy to make yet simply packed with flavor. Our entire family loves this Chinese pepper steak recipe and we have put it on the family favorite rotation list! I think your family will love it too!
Serve over a bed of rice along side a salad and dinner is done. In fact, we make our rice in the Instant pot, so this dinner was crazy easy using my two favorite appliances.
Crockpot Pepper Steak and Rice Recipe:
I don’t know about you, but our weeknights are so easy during the school year. Between soccer or basketball practice, church, and the kids games or school activities there isn’t a lot of time to cook dinner which is why I tend to just love using the crock pot.
This Crockpot Pepper Steak and Rice Recipe is perfect for those busy nights when you know you won’t have time to cook. Thanks to this easy pepper steak recipe you don’t have an excuse to make dinner even on the busiest nights.
Check out this video to see how easy it is to make this Easy Crockpot Pepper Steak Recipe!
Chinese pepper steak recipe
If you don’t have a crock pot yet, there are some nice ones on sale. I love the programmable crock pot for when I am am not at home. You can set it for the amount you need and leave the house for the day.
It will cut off for when you programmed it, and keep it warm until you are ready to eat. I LOVE this feature and it is perfect for this Chinese pepper steak recipe. Also it seals close so you can transport it for parties and tailgates.
I also love my Ninja cooking system. It is pretty awesome because you can brown your ground beef or your chicken in the pot and then let is slow cook all day. That means one more less pan to cook for most recipes. This has become my new favorite crock pot just because of that one feature!
Ok, enough talking, let’s get cooking!
Crockpot Pepper Steak and Rice Recipe
Ingredients:
Ceef strips (I used thinly sliced round steaks and sliced them into strips)
Green bell pepper, sliced thick
Red bell pepper, sliced thick
Onion sliced thick
Beef stock
Soy sauce
Ground ginger
Garlic powder
Black pepper
Brown sugar
How to make Crockpot Pepper Steak Recipe:
Place the beef, bell peppers and onions in a slow cooker.
Add the seasonings, brown sugar, and soy sauce over the beef and peppers.
Pour the beef stock in the crock pot.
Stir to combine.
Cover and cook on low for 5 hours or until the steak is cooked through.
Serve over a bed of white rice.
Note: if you could like your sauce to be thicker. One hour before dinner is ready – In a small bowl combine 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with a 1/4 cup of cold water. Mix together. Stir in to the crock pot. Turn the crock pot to high and let the sauce thicken for the last hour of cook time.
Try this easy slow cooker pepper steak recipe recipe today!
You can make this easy pepper steak recipe on the stove if you want but in the crock pot this easy pepper steak recipe is delicious. It is so soft and tender. The beef isn’t chewing. It literally falls apart it is so tender and the flavor is simply amazing! This Crockpot Pepper Steak Recipe will not disappoint!
We also love Crockpot steak recipe. Toss it all in the crockpot and you have tender steak packed with flavor for very little cost. Also, we enjoy using steak to make these delicious street tacos. These tacos are a family favorite!
Need an easy crock pot recipe? This Crockpot Pepper Steak Recipe is delicious! Easy pepper steak recipe is simple to make. Chinese pepper steak recipe
Cuisine:
Chinese
Keyword:
Easy Crock Pot Pepper Steak Recipe
Servings: 6
Calories: 179kcal
Author: Carrie
Ingredients
1.5lbsof beef stripsI used thinly sliced round steaks and sliced them into strips
1green bell peppersliced thick
1red bell peppersliced thick
1/2onion sliced thick
1 1/2cupsof beef stock
3tablespoonsof soy sauce
1/4teaspoonground ginger
1/4teaspoongarlic powder
1/4teaspoonblack pepper
2teaspoonbrown sugar
Instructions
Place the beef, bell peppers and onions in a slow cooker.
Add the seasonings, brown sugar, and soy sauce over the beef and peppers.
Pour the beef stock in the crock pot.
Stir to combine.
Cover and cook on low for 5 hours or until the steak is cooked through.
Serve over a bed of white rice.
Note: if you could like your sauce to be thicker. One hour before dinner is ready - In a small bowl combine 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with a 1/4 cup of cold water. Mix together. Stir in to the crock pot. Turn the crock pot to high and let the sauce thicken for the last hour of cook time.
Nutrition Facts
Crockpot Pepper Steak Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 179Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 69mg23%
Sodium 696mg30%
Potassium 642mg18%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 28g56%
Vitamin A 695IU14%
Vitamin C 41.9mg51%
Calcium 36mg4%
Iron 2.8mg16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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again made this but i doubled everything as me boys and i love to eat mmm very very good !
Michael E Hopkinssays
Darn… My crock pot is broken and only works on high… ?
john murphy Homesays
Is that enough liquid
kathsays
This is one of the few meals that I’ve made that my husband LOVES. It’s easy for me and he doesn’t complain so it couldn’t be better. BTW, I’m a good cook but he’s THAT picky. lol
Sherry Bennettsays
Does this look easy & delicious. So few ingredients and prep so quick. Thanks. I know we seniors will love it.
Laurensays
Tasted more like a pot roast than anything.
Rebeccasays
I bought the ingredients to make this today but never noticed it was suppose to be done in the crockpot. I guess I’m going to try and make it on the stovetop. Do you have any suggestions on how to cook it on the stove top?
Melissasays
Is it possible to cook this on high to shorten the cook time? 🙂
Nic520says
How well do the bell peppers hold up at the end of cook time? Are they falling apart or still intact? Would it be OK to add them later during cook time? This looks so good I just want to do it right so my family enjoys it. I dont want the peppers coming out colorless and over cooked.
I made this the other night. It is delicious and I will be making it again, we had it with rice. I didn’t change anything in the recipe! It’s a keeper…
Sabrinasays
Do you need to brown the meat first if you just have a regular crock pot?
Arlisasays
How do I get the sauce like the picture. The picture looks like a red sauce
How many people does it serve? I have two teenage boys and my husband. Then my daughter and I who don’t eat a lot. This looks delicious
Michellesays
If I want to make a double batch would I also double the liquid?
Dianasays
Will this work if using stewing beef instead?
Susansays
Delicious! One of my family’s favorites!
Lanetsays
Very easy recipe. I added broccoli in the last hour. I also gave it a dash of soy sauce and ginger. My advise is season to taste. I highly recommend this recipe.
Do you brown your meat first? You don’t say in the recipe to brown it first before cooking the 5 hours but your pictures show the beef slices brown.
Lorisays
Why it it unable to print?
Brendasays
Made this tonight with venison. Tastes great and is very tender
Brendasays
So easy and really good, ill be doing this one again.
Lauriesays
This was insanely easy and super tasty! I am sharing with my son who is in college as this is very inexpensive and easy to make. Thank you for sharing 🙂
Norasays
Can i double ingredients to serve more
Elda Mae Toewssays
We really liked it.but thought it was a little bland .needs more spice.
Can you use a flank steak instead of a round steak?
Jesssays
Can I make this and then freeze it for later?
Carriesays
Yes, I think that would be great
Carriesays
Thawed,
Carriesays
yes, that should work well .
Carriesays
So Glad you enjoyed, thanks for the review
Carriesays
Yes, I think that would work out well.
Carriesays
Yes, you definitely could ad them later if you are wanting them too be firmer. I would ad part in the beginning for flavor while cooking, then ad the rest later. thanks so much
Anniesays
How soft will the bell pepper and onions be if I cut the bell pepper and onion about 1.5-2 inches thick? I just don’t want them mushy.
Carriesays
For this particular recipe they are cooked really well. Very soft, If your wanting firmer I would add a bit in the beginning for flavor then add some 1.5 hours before finished cooking,
Patriciasays
Can I substitute the steak with ground beef? If so do I brown beef first?
Joyce reutersays
Am going to try. Widowed and I will make packets for freezer with packets. Winter is on its way.
Just discovered this recipe and it sounds soooo good. I can’t wait until tomorrow to fix it for supper! Thanks so much for posting it.
Joesays
I think stew meat would work well I’m going to add small red potatoes quatered
Cari Erwinsays
Have you posted an electric pressure cooker version of this recipe yet. Making it tonight and setting it at high pressure for 35 minutes. Hope it works!
i am making this right know i can’t wait too try it thank you for sharing!!
Marysays
I saw that someone wanted to know how to thicken it. Just says making it in a dutch oven on top of the stove hey, if your juices are not thinking enough use a teaspoon or a tablespoon of cornstarch mix it with water make a paste and add it to your recipe…( 5 minutes before you serve it) it will thicken
Is there a Way to lower to total sodium without compromising flavor. I have Meneiers diseases and require a low salt diet.
Carriesays
I would use low sodium soy sauce and beef broth to lower the sodium count for this recipe. Thank you!
Kevinsays
I’ve made this a couple times. Easy and delicious. My variations:
I used elk steak.
Subbed red pepper with diced tomatoes.
Added a glob of diced garlic (a glob is four dabs, a dab is four smidgens, a smidgen is whatever the hell you want it to be).
Making it now and the house smells awesome!
Carriesays
Sounds great! Thanks for sharing!
Lillysays
I didn’t have green bell peppers so I substituted it for green chili pepper and I didn’t have soy sauce so I substituted it for Worcestershire Sauce
Instead
This dish was amazing !! 5 stars for me
Debrasays
This is a great recipe made it today and it’s all gone. We served it over rice very delicious thank you for sharing. Will definitely make this again
Just got mine in the crock pot. Was a little late getting started. I’ve started on high and will lower in a couple hours. I only had red and yellow peppers but pretty much went by your recipe. I added 1/2 of everything again because I had so much meat. All I had were two very thick NY strip steaks. Can’t wait to eat it, smells good already. Will also cook Chinese noodles for hubs and white rice for me and maybe some steamed broccoli. Will review later.
Carriesays
Sounds awesome! Thank you for sharing.
Marshasays
Can you do this with chicken?
Sonja Peardonsays
I have made something similar to this for years. I use round steak, onions & stewed tomatoes in a can. Very good.
Carriesays
Yes, I think chicken would taste great in this recipe. Thank you!
Andreasays
I’m planning on making this tomorrow. I like my sauces and meats spicy but not too spicy, do you think adding a teaspoon of red pepper flakes would give it some but not much heat?
Kevinsays
What is the serving size? Not specified in nutrition
Carriesays
I would probably start with just 1/2 of a teaspoon and then add more if you prefer it to be spicier just to be on the safe side. Thank you!
Could I slice up already cooked left-over steaks instead of raw steak in this recipe? Thank you for your response.
Carriesays
I think that the steak might get tough if it’s already cooked for this recipe. If using already cooked steak, I would sauté the other ingredients in a pan on the stovetop until the peppers are cooked to your preference and add in the already cooked steak in for last the 5 minutes of the cooking time. Thank you.
Carriesays
The recipe serves 6 so a serving is 1/6 of the entire recipe. Thank you!
Danielle St Pierresays
Can you cook this on high ???
Marjunsays
I made this because I had an appointment for a scan today and it had to be easy for my husband. It was very good and I am sure I will make it again another time. ??
Carriesays
Awesome to hear! Thanks for sharing.
Carriesays
Yes, you can cook on high for 2-3 hours until it’s cooked through. Thank you.
Heidisays
I am making it right now. I put some peppers in first and I will add more later like you suggested. I am also going to add mushrooms when I add the other peppers so they don’t mush either. I have 2 questions. For thickening can I use flour or Wondra instead of corn starch, and if so do I still need to mix it in with water first? We won’t be able to eat it this evening I am making it for tomorrow night. Will it still taste as good reheated tomorrow? Thanks
Carriesays
Heidi – Yes, you can use flour or Wondra instead of cornstarch for thickening. I would mix it with the water first so it doesn’t clump in the crock pot. Also, yes, I think that would taste great reheated. My husband loves taking some of this left over for lunch.
Nicolesays
Is it ok if the steak strips are still a little frozen? Thanks
Delicious recipe Carrie, I can literally have rice with any dish. I tried your crock pepper steak recipe and it was very delicious. I had also experimented with something with the dish. Actually, I didn’t have cornstarch so in replacement of that I used arrowroot for thickening the dish and it was a good replacement. I hope it will help anyone. Thanks for sharing.
Lesliesays
This is my new favorite dinner to make…I like things spicy so I added some crushed red pepper and instead of measuring the other spices I just sprinkled them in generously. I also added another big spoonful of brown sugar to balance it out. Made it this way a few times now and it is really good!
Carriesays
I’m so glad you loved it!
Mary Janesays
I’m going to try this. Thank you so much for the nutrition information. My husband has late stage kidney disease, and we have to carefully calculate his diet, especially his intake of sodium and potassium. This made it so much easier for me, because I didn’t have to look each ingredient up. From the sound of the recipe, I am giving it 5 stars, untried!
Tammy says
Could you do this in insta pot?
Carrie says
Yes, I will be posting recipe in the next few days, thanks so much
Judith says
Amazing to put in a Sub with less gravy!!
Donna says
If I double the recipe, what other adjustments do I need to make?
Just cooking time?
Beccie says
Serving this recipe over egg noodles this eve. Something chocolate for dessert.
Jackie Flowers says
I can’t wait to try this. Thanks for sharing.
Helen says
Waiting on the insta pot recipe please
Helen
Jen says
How many servings does this amount make?
Jeff says
So I don’t use my slow cooker much. If it cooks for 5 hours then sits in warm mode for anther 4 hours will it hold up?
Nicole says
If u double the meat how long do u cook it for???
Skip says
Hope it is as tasty as it looks. Preparing it tonight.
Carrie says
Oh it is! You are going to love it. 🙂
June Wright says
I put this on to cook tonight . Hope it turns out good.
Debbie says
The family loved it especially the kids! It was a success!
William Hammond says
again made this but i doubled everything as me boys and i love to eat mmm very very good !
Michael E Hopkins says
Darn… My crock pot is broken and only works on high… ?
john murphy Home says
Is that enough liquid
kath says
This is one of the few meals that I’ve made that my husband LOVES. It’s easy for me and he doesn’t complain so it couldn’t be better. BTW, I’m a good cook but he’s THAT picky. lol
Sherry Bennett says
Does this look easy & delicious. So few ingredients and prep so quick. Thanks. I know we seniors will love it.
Lauren says
Tasted more like a pot roast than anything.
Rebecca says
I bought the ingredients to make this today but never noticed it was suppose to be done in the crockpot. I guess I’m going to try and make it on the stovetop. Do you have any suggestions on how to cook it on the stove top?
Melissa says
Is it possible to cook this on high to shorten the cook time? 🙂
Nic520 says
How well do the bell peppers hold up at the end of cook time? Are they falling apart or still intact? Would it be OK to add them later during cook time? This looks so good I just want to do it right so my family enjoys it. I dont want the peppers coming out colorless and over cooked.
Deb L says
I made this the other night. It is delicious and I will be making it again, we had it with rice. I didn’t change anything in the recipe! It’s a keeper…
Sabrina says
Do you need to brown the meat first if you just have a regular crock pot?
Arlisa says
How do I get the sauce like the picture. The picture looks like a red sauce
Max says
can you cook this on high for 3 hours?
Ruth says
How do you cook this in an instant pot ?
Edy says
How many people does it serve? I have two teenage boys and my husband. Then my daughter and I who don’t eat a lot. This looks delicious
Michelle says
If I want to make a double batch would I also double the liquid?
Diana says
Will this work if using stewing beef instead?
Susan says
Delicious! One of my family’s favorites!
Lanet says
Very easy recipe. I added broccoli in the last hour. I also gave it a dash of soy sauce and ginger. My advise is season to taste. I highly recommend this recipe.
Sandra says
Can I cook this in a normal way I mean 5 hours is too lonf and I don’t have that kind of pot.
Sue says
This is not a cheap meal here. The beef, peppers and rice is expensive here. It might be good but not cheap.
Risto Korhonen says
Hello.
What is “low” temperature..in Celsius?
Theresa says
Do you brown your meat first? You don’t say in the recipe to brown it first before cooking the 5 hours but your pictures show the beef slices brown.
Lori says
Why it it unable to print?
Brenda says
Made this tonight with venison. Tastes great and is very tender
Brenda says
So easy and really good, ill be doing this one again.
Laurie says
This was insanely easy and super tasty! I am sharing with my son who is in college as this is very inexpensive and easy to make. Thank you for sharing 🙂
Nora says
Can i double ingredients to serve more
Elda Mae Toews says
We really liked it.but thought it was a little bland .needs more spice.
Louis mitchell says
Wonder if I could double amount?
Tara says
Frozen steak or thawed??
Kathy says
Can you use a flank steak instead of a round steak?
Jess says
Can I make this and then freeze it for later?
Carrie says
Yes, I think that would be great
Carrie says
Thawed,
Carrie says
yes, that should work well .
Carrie says
So Glad you enjoyed, thanks for the review
Carrie says
Yes, I think that would work out well.
Carrie says
Yes, you definitely could ad them later if you are wanting them too be firmer. I would ad part in the beginning for flavor while cooking, then ad the rest later. thanks so much
Annie says
How soft will the bell pepper and onions be if I cut the bell pepper and onion about 1.5-2 inches thick? I just don’t want them mushy.
Carrie says
For this particular recipe they are cooked really well. Very soft, If your wanting firmer I would add a bit in the beginning for flavor then add some 1.5 hours before finished cooking,
Patricia says
Can I substitute the steak with ground beef? If so do I brown beef first?
Joyce reuter says
Am going to try. Widowed and I will make packets for freezer with packets. Winter is on its way.
Linda Farrington says
Just discovered this recipe and it sounds soooo good. I can’t wait until tomorrow to fix it for supper! Thanks so much for posting it.
Joe says
I think stew meat would work well I’m going to add small red potatoes quatered
Cari Erwin says
Have you posted an electric pressure cooker version of this recipe yet. Making it tonight and setting it at high pressure for 35 minutes. Hope it works!
Rachel says
Love my crockpot! This recipe will be put to good use!
Kerrie says
Made this tonight and it was very good! Will make it again my husband loved it!!
tawny weldy says
i am making this right know i can’t wait too try it thank you for sharing!!
Mary says
I saw that someone wanted to know how to thicken it. Just says making it in a dutch oven on top of the stove hey, if your juices are not thinking enough use a teaspoon or a tablespoon of cornstarch mix it with water make a paste and add it to your recipe…( 5 minutes before you serve it) it will thicken
Caprine Agrotech says
Your recipes are great , simple and yummy. They really bring in our intrest into cooking. Love them.
Joni says
Do you brown the meat before putting it in the crockpot?
Carrie says
Joni – I do not brown it. I hope you love this one. It’s one of my favorites! 🙂
Ang says
If I double the steak do I double the recipe plus the liquids ?
What if I wanted to make pan full for patty or get together?
Carrie says
I would double all the ingredients if you plan on doubling the steak amount. Thank you 🙂
Jeanette lyle says
Can you cook this on a cooktop?
Karen says
I followed the recipe to the last period. It was delicious. My kids and husband went back for seconds.
Carrie says
Thanks for sharing Karen. I’m glad everyone liked it!
Carrie says
Yes, I think so. I would just brown the steak and then sauté with all the other ingredients until the steak is cooked through.
Ellen says
Is there a Way to lower to total sodium without compromising flavor. I have Meneiers diseases and require a low salt diet.
Carrie says
I would use low sodium soy sauce and beef broth to lower the sodium count for this recipe. Thank you!
Kevin says
I’ve made this a couple times. Easy and delicious. My variations:
I used elk steak.
Subbed red pepper with diced tomatoes.
Added a glob of diced garlic (a glob is four dabs, a dab is four smidgens, a smidgen is whatever the hell you want it to be).
Making it now and the house smells awesome!
Carrie says
Sounds great! Thanks for sharing!
Lilly says
I didn’t have green bell peppers so I substituted it for green chili pepper and I didn’t have soy sauce so I substituted it for Worcestershire Sauce
Instead
This dish was amazing !! 5 stars for me
Debra says
This is a great recipe made it today and it’s all gone. We served it over rice very delicious thank you for sharing. Will definitely make this again
Pam Sisk says
Just got mine in the crock pot. Was a little late getting started. I’ve started on high and will lower in a couple hours. I only had red and yellow peppers but pretty much went by your recipe. I added 1/2 of everything again because I had so much meat. All I had were two very thick NY strip steaks. Can’t wait to eat it, smells good already. Will also cook Chinese noodles for hubs and white rice for me and maybe some steamed broccoli. Will review later.
Carrie says
Sounds awesome! Thank you for sharing.
Marsha says
Can you do this with chicken?
Sonja Peardon says
I have made something similar to this for years. I use round steak, onions & stewed tomatoes in a can. Very good.
Carrie says
Yes, I think chicken would taste great in this recipe. Thank you!
Andrea says
I’m planning on making this tomorrow. I like my sauces and meats spicy but not too spicy, do you think adding a teaspoon of red pepper flakes would give it some but not much heat?
Kevin says
What is the serving size? Not specified in nutrition
Carrie says
I would probably start with just 1/2 of a teaspoon and then add more if you prefer it to be spicier just to be on the safe side. Thank you!
Peg Stewart says
Could I slice up already cooked left-over steaks instead of raw steak in this recipe? Thank you for your response.
Carrie says
I think that the steak might get tough if it’s already cooked for this recipe. If using already cooked steak, I would sauté the other ingredients in a pan on the stovetop until the peppers are cooked to your preference and add in the already cooked steak in for last the 5 minutes of the cooking time. Thank you.
Carrie says
The recipe serves 6 so a serving is 1/6 of the entire recipe. Thank you!
Danielle St Pierre says
Can you cook this on high ???
Marjun says
I made this because I had an appointment for a scan today and it had to be easy for my husband. It was very good and I am sure I will make it again another time. ??
Carrie says
Awesome to hear! Thanks for sharing.
Carrie says
Yes, you can cook on high for 2-3 hours until it’s cooked through. Thank you.
Heidi says
I am making it right now. I put some peppers in first and I will add more later like you suggested. I am also going to add mushrooms when I add the other peppers so they don’t mush either. I have 2 questions. For thickening can I use flour or Wondra instead of corn starch, and if so do I still need to mix it in with water first? We won’t be able to eat it this evening I am making it for tomorrow night. Will it still taste as good reheated tomorrow? Thanks
Carrie says
Heidi – Yes, you can use flour or Wondra instead of cornstarch for thickening. I would mix it with the water first so it doesn’t clump in the crock pot. Also, yes, I think that would taste great reheated. My husband loves taking some of this left over for lunch.
Nicole says
Is it ok if the steak strips are still a little frozen? Thanks
Marianne says
Was the instant pot version ever posted?
Jenna says
Delicious recipe Carrie, I can literally have rice with any dish. I tried your crock pepper steak recipe and it was very delicious. I had also experimented with something with the dish. Actually, I didn’t have cornstarch so in replacement of that I used arrowroot for thickening the dish and it was a good replacement. I hope it will help anyone. Thanks for sharing.
Leslie says
This is my new favorite dinner to make…I like things spicy so I added some crushed red pepper and instead of measuring the other spices I just sprinkled them in generously. I also added another big spoonful of brown sugar to balance it out. Made it this way a few times now and it is really good!
Carrie says
I’m so glad you loved it!
Mary Jane says
I’m going to try this. Thank you so much for the nutrition information. My husband has late stage kidney disease, and we have to carefully calculate his diet, especially his intake of sodium and potassium. This made it so much easier for me, because I didn’t have to look each ingredient up. From the sound of the recipe, I am giving it 5 stars, untried!
Carrie says
I hope you enjoy it!