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Easy Crockpot Pepper Steak Recipe

Carrie

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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.

Chinese pepper steak recipe

Looking for an easy crock pot recipe? This Crockpot Pepper Steak Recipe is delicious! Easy pepper steak recipe tastes amazing in the crock pot. Try this crock pot Chinese pepper steak recipe today!

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:

  • Beef 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 Broth
  • Soy sauce
  • Ground ginger
  • Garlic powder
  • Black pepper
  • Brown sugar

How to make  Crockpot Pepper Steak Recipe:

  1. Place the beef, bell peppers and onions in a slow cooker.
  2. Add the seasonings, brown sugar, and soy sauce over the beef and peppers.
  3. Pour the beef broth in the crock pot.
  4. Stir to combine.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 5 hours or until the steak is cooked through.
  6. Serve over a bed of white rice.
  7. 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 on the high setting 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!

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4.59 from 78 votes
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Crockpot Pepper Steak Recipe
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 hrs
Total Time
5 hrs 10 mins
 

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

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: crock pot beef steak
Servings: 6
Calories: 188 kcal
Author: Carrie
Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs round steak (cut into thin strips)
  • 1 green bell pepper (sliced thick)
  • 1 red bell pepper (sliced thick)
  • 1/2 onion (sliced thick)
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 3 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
Instructions

  1. Place the beef, bell peppers and onions in a slow cooker.

  2. Add the seasonings, brown sugar, and soy sauce over the beef and peppers.

  3. Pour the beef broth in the crock pot.

  4. Stir to combine.

  5. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 2.5-3 hours until the steak is cooked through.

  6. Serve over a bed of white rice.

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Recipe Notes

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.

The peppers are soft in this recipe.  If you prefer firm peppers, do not add them in at the beginning of the cook time and stir them in for the last 1 hour of the cooking time if cooking on low or 30 minutes if cooking on high.  

Nutrition Facts
Crockpot Pepper Steak Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 71mg24%
Sodium 793mg34%
Potassium 546mg16%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 28g56%
Vitamin A 695IU14%
Vitamin C 42mg51%
Calcium 35mg4%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  9. 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?

  18. 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

  19. Sherry Bennett says

    Does this look easy & delicious. So few ingredients and prep so quick. Thanks. I know we seniors will love it.

  21. 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?

  23. 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.

  24. 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…

  29. 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

  33. 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.

  35. Sue says

    This is not a cheap meal here. The beef, peppers and rice is expensive here. It might be good but not cheap.

  37. 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.

  41. 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 🙂

  53. 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

  54. 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.

  55. 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,

  57. Joyce reuter says

    Am going to try. Widowed and I will make packets for freezer with packets. Winter is on its way.

  60. 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!

  64. 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

  67. Carrie says

    Joni – I do not brown it. I hope you love this one. It’s one of my favorites! 🙂

  68. 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?

  69. Carrie says

    I would double all the ingredients if you plan on doubling the steak amount. Thank you 🙂

  71. Karen says

    I followed the recipe to the last period. It was delicious. My kids and husband went back for seconds.

  73. 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.

  74. Ellen says

    Is there a Way to lower to total sodium without compromising flavor. I have Meneiers diseases and require a low salt diet.

  75. Carrie says

    I would use low sodium soy sauce and beef broth to lower the sodium count for this recipe. Thank you!

  76. 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!

  78. 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

  79. 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

  80. 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.

  83. Sonja Peardon says

    I have made something similar to this for years. I use round steak, onions & stewed tomatoes in a can. Very good.

  85. 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?

  87. 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!

  89. 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.

  92. 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. ??

  95. 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

  96. 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.

  99. 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.

  100. 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!

  102. 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!

  104. GioLynn says

    Thank you for sharing your recipe. I found the recipe was easy but too much liquid. I did add cornstarch with water during last hour of cooking but it did not thicken up enough. Flavor was good, vegetables very soft. I will make again but I will add bay leaf or red pepper flakes next time for more flavor and save some vegetables to add at end of cooking.

  115. Katie says

    Delicious! I didn’t measure my seasonings as I always add more than most recipes call for. Splashed a little extra soy in there as well. It was perfect! For a gravy, I melted 1.5 tbs of butter, stirred in 1/8 cup of flour and cooked on med until it made a thick paste. Then I spooned in a cup or 2 of the liquid from the crock pot. Soooo good y’all!

  122. Cathy Frederick says

    I have made this so many times and it always turns out so good!!! My family ask for it a lot!

  123. April says

    When I was in college my boyfriend’s mom made this for us. I loved it but never got the recipe! Thanks so much!

  124. Carol Lara says

    This has got to be the easiest most delicious recipe for peppered steak on the web!! My family absolutely loved it! It’s going to be on my weekly routine menu!! Thank you for making my life easier!

  126. Roberta Callahan says

    I cannot wait to try this, looks delicious! I will probably double the recipe, I’m feeding three teens and we like leftovers

  133. Alyse says

    Is there a way I could make this with a big beef roast for a party/ large mass qty! Would love to make this for my daughters bday!

  134. Carrie says

    Yes, I would cook the roast with the seasoning and leave the peppers out. Cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours. Then shred the beef, stir in the peppers and cook on high for 30-60 minutes until the peppers are soft. I hope it works out for your daughter’s birthday and that everyone enjoys it!

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