Description

This Crock Pot Pepper Steak recipe is a hearty and flavorful slow-cooked dish featuring tender beef stew meat simmered with vibrant bell peppers in a rich, savory gravy made from stewed tomatoes and beef broth. Perfect for a comforting meal with minimal hands-on time, this recipe combines simple ingredients and slow cooking to deliver tender meat and delicious flavors that meld beautifully over 8 hours.

Ingredients

Scale

Meat and Coating

16 oz beef stew meat
1 all-purpose flour (about 3 tablespoons)
1 teaspoon seasoned salt

Vegetables

2 bell peppers (any color), cut into strips
1 teaspoon minced garlic

Liquids and Sauces

1 can beef broth (approximately 14–15 oz)
1 can stewed tomatoes with juice (approximately 14–15 oz)
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions

Coat the Meat: In a large bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour and seasoned salt thoroughly. Add the beef stew meat and toss until all pieces are evenly coated with the flour mixture. This helps to thicken the gravy later and adds flavor to the meat.
Brown the Meat and Peppers: Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated beef, minced garlic, and bell peppers cut into strips. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef starts to brown on all sides and the peppers begin to soften, about 5-7 minutes. Browning the meat adds depth to the flavor.
Transfer to Slow Cooker: Remove the meat and peppers from the skillet and place them into a lined slow cooker, leaving behind any grease or browned bits in the skillet.
Prepare the Gravy: In the same skillet, add the stewed tomatoes with their juices and the can of beef broth to the leftover oil and bits. Gradually sprinkle the flour (from step one) into the mixture while stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the mixture thickens into a smooth gravy.
Combine and Cook: Pour the prepared gravy over the beef and peppers in the slow cooker. Add the Worcestershire sauce and stir gently to combine.
Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the beef is tender and flavors have melded beautifully.
Serve: Once cooked, give everything a gentle stir and serve hot, ideal over rice or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.

Notes

Using stew meat works best due to its tenderness after slow cooking.
You can substitute bell peppers with different colors for visual appeal and flavor variety.
If you prefer thicker gravy, you can cook the gravy longer on the stove or add a slurry of flour and water at the end of slow cooking.
This dish pairs well with rice, mashed potatoes, or buttered noodles.
For a spicier version, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes while cooking.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Crock Pot, Pepper Steak, Slow Cooker, Beef Stew Meat, Bell Peppers, Comfort Food