Slow Cooker Pepper Steak (Printable Version)
Beef and peppers simmered in savory sauce for effortless, flavorful comfort. #slowcooker #beef #comfortfood #easymeals #peppers
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 1/2 pounds flat iron steak, sliced thinly against the grain
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1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced thin
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1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced thin
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1 small yellow onion, sliced thinly or into petals
→ Sauce and Seasonings
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2 tablespoons tapioca flour
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1 teaspoon garlic paste
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1 teaspoon ginger paste
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1/4 cup soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free option)
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1/4 cup beef broth
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2 tablespoons honey
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
# Steps:
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Using a sharp knife, thinly slice the flat iron steak against the grain.
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Remove the tops, ribs, and seeds from both bell peppers and slice them thinly. Remove the outer layer and ends from the onion, then slice thinly or separate into petals.
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Transfer the sliced steak, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and onion to the slow cooker insert.
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In a small bowl, combine tapioca flour with 2 tablespoons of cold water and whisk until smooth.
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Add garlic paste, ginger paste, soy sauce, beef broth, honey, and ground black pepper to the tapioca mixture. Whisk until thoroughly combined.
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Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the steak and vegetables in the slow cooker and mix lightly to coat.
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Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 6 to 9 hours, until the steak is tender and the sauce is thickened.
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Serve the pepper steak hot, accompanied by rice or noodles if desired.
# Notes:
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For best texture, ensure steak is sliced against the grain and sauce is whisked until smooth before adding to the slow cooker.
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For gluten-free preparation, substitute regular soy sauce with tamari.