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Slow Cooker Pepper Beef
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Slow Cooker Pepper Beef

Bold in flavor, this Slow Cooker Pepper Beef Chinese dish is sure to please everyone. With great ingredients, it's an amazing recipe to serve
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time3 hours 30 minutes
Passive Time0 minutes
Total Time3 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Francine Lizotte
Course: Main Course, Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese, Fusion
Keyword Beef, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Low Sodium/No Sodium

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tbsp. canola oil (substitute safflower, grapeseed, etc.) tips & tricks
  • 1 1/2 lbs. round or tenderloin steak, cubed
  • ground Himalayan pink salt, to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste and divided (I always use mixed peppercorns)
  • 2 cups white onions, cubed
  • 3 cups mixed bell peppers, ribs removed, seeded and cubed
  • 2 large tomatoes, washed and cubed tips & tricks
  • 4 large cloves garlic, pressed
  • 1 tbsp. fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 tbsp. brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp. hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 tbsp. chili oil see Recipe
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 tbsp. cornstarch mixed in 1/2 cup cold water
  • 3 cups cooked rice such as basmati
  • nira chives or green onions (green parts only) cut diagonally, for garnish tips & tricks
  • 1/2 tsp. sesame seeds per bowl

Directions

  • In a skillet over medium heat, add oil. When hot, add the beef cubes and sear them until just brown; season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Transfer the beef and its juices to the crock pot and then add onions, pepper, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, sugar, hoisin, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, chili oil and beef stock; stir to combine.
  • Cook on “Low” for 7 hours or “High” for 3:30 hours. To thicken the sauce, add cornstarch mixture.
  • Serve over a bed of rice, add some chopped chives and sprinkle with sesame seeds.