Slow Cooker Pepper Steak II

An easy, delicious pepper steak recipe the whole family will love served over white or brown rice.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 hr
• Total Time: 8 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 430 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ¼ cup cold water
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• ½ cup soy sauce
• 3 pounds beef sirloin, sliced into strips
• 3 green bell peppers, cut into strips

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the steak strips, and quickly brown on both sides, adding the garlic to the steak while it cooks. Transfer the steak and its juices to a slow cooker. Add the onion, soy sauce, salt, pepper and sugar. Cover, and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours, until the meat is fork tender.

Step 2

One hour before the end of the cooking time, add the green peppers. Stir together the cornstarch and cold water. Pour into the slow cooker during the last few minutes, and cook until the sauce has thickened.