Jordan Classen, Crockpot Pepper Steak

beef steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, liquid aminos provide a similar flavor.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a healthier thickening agent, flour is often cheaper.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, water with seasoning is cost-effective.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Sear beef steak on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Transfer seared beef to a crockpot.

Add sliced bell peppers, onion, and carrots to the crockpot.

In a bowl, mix soy sauce, beef broth, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper.

Pour the sauce mixture over the beef and vegetables in the crockpot.

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.

In the last 30 minutes, mix cornstarch with a little water to create a slurry.

Stir the slurry into the crockpot to thicken the sauce.

Garnish with sliced green onions and red pepper flakes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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