Best Ever Pepper Steak

Slow cooker recipes are perfect choices for those days when you know that the evening is going to be crazy. Sometimes, when you have to work late, the temptation is to hit a drive-through and get a “heart attack in a sack.” 

However, if you plan ahead and throw a meal into the slow cooker, you can have dinner ready as soon as you walk in the door. This recipe for Best Ever Pepper Steak is one recipe that can make your evening so much easier on a busy day.

This Asian-inspired dish is so easy to make using simple ingredients. It has quickly become one of my go-to steak recipes because it is so amazing

This recipe for Best Ever Pepper Steak is one recipe that can make your evening so much easier on a busy day

Why I love Best Ever Pepper Steak?

• I love recipes that make my evening easier. This recipe can be prepped in the morning, and when I get home it is ready to go.
• The combination of flavors is absolutely perfect. It smells great too!
• I make the rice ahead of time and store it in the fridge. I reheat it in the microwave while the kids are setting the table and dinner is ready to eat in just a few minutes.

How do you keep pepper steak tender?

One great thing about this recipe is that, since it is cooked in a slow cooker, it doesn’t matter if your steak is a bit tough. The long, low, slow cook time keeps the pepper steak tender.

Should steak be marinated or just salt and pepper?

You can cook this recipe either way. If you want to add an extra layer of flavor to this recipe, you can marinate it in an all-purpose steak marinade. However, if you don’t have time, the extra ingredients that you add will provide plenty of flavor in this recipe.

Do you rinse steak before marinating?

There is no need to rinse the steak before you marinate it or prepare it.

How to serve Best Ever Pepper Steak?

You can serve this recipe over rice or pasta. However, if you eat mostly low carb, you can use cauliflower rice or zoodles, zucchini-based pasta noodles.

Slow cooker recipes are perfect choices for those days when you know that the evening is going to be crazy. Sometimes, when you have to work late, the temptation is to hit a drive-through and get a “heart attack in a sack.” However, if you plan ahead and throw a meal into the slow cooker, you can have dinner ready as soon as you walk in the door. This recipe for Best Ever Pepper Steak is one recipe that can make your evening so much easier on a busy day.

WW-Friendly Beef & Pepper Stew

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. lean beef stew meat, trimmed of visible fat
• 2 large bell peppers, chopped into large chunks
• 1 tsp. olive oil
• 3 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp. minced garlic
• 1 can (14 oz) low-sodium beef broth
• 1 can (14–15 oz) no-salt-added stewed tomatoes
• 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. seasoned salt

WW Tip: Use lean beef and reduce the oil from 1 tbsp. to 1 tsp. to keep the Points lower without sacrificing flavor.

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2. Add the beef stew meat and brown it on all sides, about 5–7 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
4. Add the Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, and stewed tomatoes. Stir well.
5. Add the seasoned salt and bring the mixture to a boil.
6. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 45–60 minutes, or until the beef becomes tender.
7. Add the chopped bell peppers and continue cooking for another 10–15 minutes, until the peppers are tender but not mushy.
8. In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp flour with 2–3 tbsp cold water until smooth.
9. Slowly stir the flour mixture into the stew.
10. Cook uncovered for another 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
11. Serve hot and enjoy!