Asian Pepper Steak
From: Family CircleThis saucy slow cooker recipe is full of beef strips, sweet pepper, onion, and bamboo shoots. The garlic and soy sauce ensures that it tastes just like a dish from a Chinese restaurant.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
2 pounds round steak, cut against the grain into 3/4-inch slices
3 large red or green peppers, trimmed, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch slices
2 large onions, halved and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, drained
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup beef broth
1/4 cup light soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon sugar
1 can (8 ounces) bamboo shoots, drained
3 cups cooked white rice (prepared from 1 cup raw)
Directions
1. Coat a 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Add steak; top with peppers, onions, tomatoes, garlic.
2. In a small bowl, whisk beef broth, soy sauce, vinegar, cornstarch and sugar. Pour over beef and vegetables. Sprinkle bamboo shoots over the top.
3. Cook 4 hours on high or 7 hours on low. Serve with cooked white rice. Note: While this dish can be cooked on low heat, the texture and color will be better if cooked on high.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 415, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 86 mg, Sodium 851 mg, Carbohydrate 49 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 41 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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This was very good. We did not drain the tomatoes, used the whole can of beef broth, and doubled the cornstarch. The bamboo shoots didn't add much; I think fresh mushrooms would be a better substitution. With brown rice, it's an easy, tasty, healthy meal!
1/20/2010 10:52:56 AM Report Abusei really do agree with you i never made this but it looks really good but it looks sort of bland... Sorrry----but other way it was great.......
1/16/2010 04:41:42 PM Report AbuseGreat Idea! But the flavors were lacking, rather bland. It did although have the potential of a hearty and tasty meal. Just needs a little more love thrown in the pot.
12/26/2009 10:10:18 PM Report Abuse