Crockpot Pepper Steak
Ingredients (4 servings)
- 700 g (1½ lb) flank steak or sirloin, sliced thin
- 2 bell peppers, sliced (any colors)
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- ¼ cup soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp ginger paste (optional)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch or ½ tsp xanthan gum (low-carb option)
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Add sliced steak, peppers, onion, and garlic to crockpot.
- Whisk all sauce ingredients together and pour over.
- Cook:
- Low: 6–7 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
- If using cornstarch, mix with 1 tbsp water and stir in last 20 minutes to thicken.
If using xanthan gum, sprinkle and stir at the end.
Serve With
- Cauliflower rice (low carb)
- Regular rice (higher carb option)
- Zucchini noodles
Nutrition Facts (per serving, without rice)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 310 kcal |
| Protein | 38 g |
| Carbs | 9 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
Make It Even Higher Protein
- Use 2 lb steak → ~45 g protein per serving
- Add sliced mushrooms for more volume without carbs
Meal Prep
Tastes even better next day. Keeps 4 days in fridge or freezes well.
