🧾 Ingredients
Beef
- 2 lbs beef sirloin or flank steak (sliced into thin strips)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Vegetables
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2–3 bell peppers (red, green, yellow), chopped big
- 2 carrots, sliced (optional but great for sweetness)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce (the flavor bomb 💣)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp tomato paste or ketchup
- 1 tsp ginger (fresh or powder)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional heat)
To Thicken Later
- 2 tbsp cornstarch + 3 tbsp water (slurry)
🔪 Step 1 – Prep the Beef
Slice beef thinly against the grain.
This is VERY important.
Against the grain = tender
With the grain = chewy
Toss beef with:
- cornstarch
- salt
- pepper
This helps:
✔ thicken sauce
✔ seal juices
✔ make silky gravy later
🥕 Step 2 – Load the Slow Cooker
Add to slow cooker:
- Beef
- Onion
- Peppers
- Carrots
- Garlic
Spread evenly.
🥣 Step 3 – Mix the Sauce
In a bowl whisk:
- broth
- soy sauce
- Worcestershire
- brown sugar
- tomato paste
- spices
Pour all over everything.
Give a gentle stir.
It might look watery now — don’t worry. It thickens later.
🔥 Step 4 – Slow Cook
Cook:
Low → 6–7 hours
High → 3–4 hours
Beef should be fork tender and super juicy.
The smell at this point? Unreal 🤤
🥄 Step 5 – Thicken the Gravy
30 minutes before serving:
Mix cornstarch + water.
Pour into slow cooker and stir.
Cook 20–30 more minutes until thick and glossy.
Now it becomes that rich, restaurant-style sauce you see in the photo.
🍚 Step 6 – Serve
Serve hot over:
✔ Rice
✔ Mashed potatoes
✔ Noodles
✔ Bread
✔ Couscous
✔ Even inside wraps or sandwiches
Top with:
- green onions
- sesame seeds
- fresh parsley
Optional but fancy ✨
😍 What It Tastes Like
Imagine:
Tender beef stew
- stir fry flavors
- thick savory gravy
- sweet peppers
- rich umami sauce
It’s:
Savory
Slightly sweet
Peppery
Comforting
Super satisfying
Basically “hug in food form.”
💡 Pro Tips (Game Changers)
1. Sear the beef first (optional but amazing)
Brown quickly in a pan before slow cooker → deeper flavor.
2. Don’t overcook peppers
Add them last 1–2 hours if you prefer crunchier.
3. Use flank or sirloin
Cheap cuts become ultra tender in slow cooker.
4. Want darker sauce?
Add 1 tsp dark soy sauce.
5. Want thicker gravy?
Add extra slurry.
🔥 Flavor Variations
Spicy Pepper Steak
Add sriracha or chili paste
Honey Garlic
Add 2 tbsp honey
Teriyaki Style
Swap half soy sauce with teriyaki
Mushroom Lover
Add sliced mushrooms
Asian Style
Add sesame oil + ginger + green onions
🥡 Storage
Fridge:
4–5 days
Freezer:
3 months
Reheat:
Stovetop or microwave with splash of broth
Tastes even BETTER next day.
🍽️ Perfect For
✔ Family dinners
✔ Meal prep
✔ Cold weather
✔ Busy days
✔ Ramadan ftour meals
✔ Comfort cravings
✔ Big batches
This recipe feeds a crowd easily.
❤️ Final Thoughts
This is one of those recipes that feels like:
“Grandma slow-cooked this all day”