Ingredients
- 2 lb top sirloin steak, thinly sliced across the grain
- 1 tbsp neutral oil (optional sear)
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 green), sliced into ¾-inch strips
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4–1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, optional
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp cold water (for slurry)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds, optional
Equipment
- 5–6 qt slow cooker
- optional skillet for searing
- tongs
- cutting board
- sharp knife
Method
- Slice steak thinly across the grain and pat dry.
- (Optional) Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high and sear steak in batches 1–2 minutes per side. Transfer to slow cooker.
- Add onion, bell peppers, and garlic to the cooker.
- Whisk broth, soy sauce, sugar or honey, tomato paste, vinegar, Worcestershire, sesame oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Pour over beef and vegetables.
- Cook on Low 6–7 hours or High 3–4 hours until beef is tender and reaches at least 145°F.
- Stir cornstarch with cold water. Mix into the cooker. Cook on High 10–15 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Taste, adjust seasoning, garnish with sesame seeds, and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 33gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 860mgPotassium: 680mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1300IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg
Notes
Gluten-free: use tamari and GF Worcestershire. For crisper peppers, add half during the last hour of cooking. Serving ideas: mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, roasted potatoes, or spoon into roasted peppers. Stovetop method: sear steak, sauté vegetables, add sauce, simmer, and thicken with slurry.
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