𝑇𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟 𝐵𝑒𝑒𝑓 & 𝑃𝑒𝑝𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑆𝑙𝑜𝑤 𝐶𝑜𝑜𝑘𝑒𝑟 𝐷𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡

𝑆𝑙𝑜𝑤 𝐶𝑜𝑜𝑘𝑒𝑟 𝑃𝑒𝑝𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑆𝑡𝑒𝑎𝑘

𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:

1 ½ lbs beef sirloin, cut into thin strips 🥩
2 tablespoons olive oil 🫒
2 bell peppers (any color), sliced 🌶️
1 medium onion, sliced 🧅
2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juice 🍅
1/4 cup soy sauce 🧂
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 🍶
1 teaspoon ground black pepper 🌶️
1 tablespoon cornstarch 🥄
1/4 cup water 💧
Cooked white rice for serving 🍚
Fresh green onions for garnish 🌿 (optional)

𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:

1. Brown the beef: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil 🫒 over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced beef sirloin 🥩 in batches, searing the strips on each side until browned. This step locks in the juices and adds a rich, savory flavor to the dish. Once browned, transfer the beef to the slow cooker.

2. Sauté the veggies: In the same skillet, add a little more olive oil if necessary, then sauté the sliced onions 🧅 and minced garlic 🧄 for about 2-3 minutes, until softened and fragrant. Add the bell peppers 🌶️ and cook for another 2 minutes to slightly soften them. These veggies will add sweetness and texture to the pepper steak. Transfer the cooked vegetables to the slow cooker with the beef.

3. Add the liquids and seasonings: Pour the diced tomatoes 🍅 (with their juice) into the slow cooker. Add the soy sauce 🧂, Worcestershire sauce 🍶, and black pepper 🌶️. Stir everything together gently to combine, making sure the beef and vegetables are well coated in the sauce. The flavors will meld together beautifully during the slow cooking process.

4. Cook the pepper steak: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours ⏲️, until the beef is tender and flavorful. The long, slow cooking time ensures the beef will become incredibly tender and soak up the rich sauce.

5. Thicken the sauce: About 30 minutes before serving, whisk together the cornstarch 🥄 and water 💧 in a small bowl to create a slurry. Pour this into the slow cooker and stir gently to combine. This will thicken the sauce, giving it a rich and glossy finish. Continue cooking on low for the remaining 30 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken up.

6. Serve and garnish: Serve the pepper steak hot over a bed of cooked white rice 🍚 for a complete meal. Garnish with freshly chopped green onions 🌿 if desired for a pop of color and added flavor. Enjoy the tender beef and sweet bell peppers in every bite! 🍽️

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟭𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 | 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟲-𝟳 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 (𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗼𝘄) | 𝗧𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟲 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝟭𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀
𝗞𝗰𝗮𝗹: 𝟰𝟬𝟬 𝗸𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 | 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: 𝟲

~ Donald Recipes