Whether you’re following a gluten-free diet, watching your carb intake, or simply looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, this low carb pepper steak slow cooker recipe ticks all the boxes. Plus, the homemade sauce brings a burst of flavor that will elevate your dining experience.
Get ready to savor each bite of this homemade crock pot pepper steak and discover why it’s a must-have in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
For this tantalizing crock pot pepper steak with bell peppers, you will need the following ingredients:
– 2 pounds of beef steak, sliced into strips
– 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced
– 1 onion, sliced
– 3 cloves of garlic, minced
– 1 cup beef broth
– ¼ cup soy sauce
– 2 tablespoons cornstarch
– Salt and pepper to taste
Optional ingredient substitutions:
– For a gluten-free version, use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
– You can add a kick of heat with a dash of hot sauce or red pepper flakes.
– Experiment with different veggies like mushrooms or snow peas to customize the dish to your liking.
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Season the beef strips with salt and pepper.
2. In a large skillet, sear the beef strips until browned on all sides.
3. Place the browned beef, bell peppers, onion, and garlic in the crock pot.
4. In a bowl, mix beef broth, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Pour the mixture over the beef and vegetables in the crock pot.
5. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the beef is tender.
6. Serve the pepper steak over a bed of rice or noodles and enjoy!
Expert Tips for Success:
– For extra tender pepper steak, marinate the beef strips in the soy sauce mixture overnight before cooking.
– To thicken the sauce, remove some liquid from the crock pot, mix it with additional cornstarch, and pour it back into the pot.
– Feel free to customize the seasoning by adding herbs like thyme or rosemary for a fragrant twist.
Variations and Substitutions
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