Peppered Steak

Peppered steak is a little piece of my childhood! My grandma used to make it for me, and whenever I make it now, it definitely reminds me of her, and I love sharing that little piece of her with my family now that I am a mother!

Slow-Cooker Peppered Steak

Original recipe makes 6 servings - PREP: 20 mins, COOK: 6 hrs

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds beef sirloin, cut into 2 inch strips
  
• garlic powder to taste
  
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  
• 1 cup beef broth or 1 cube beef bouillon with 1/4 cup hot water
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
  
• 2 large green bell peppers, roughly chopped
  
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with liquid
  
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
  
• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. Sprinkle strips of sirloin with garlic powder to taste. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the vegetable oil and brown the seasoned beef strips. Transfer to a slow cooker.
2. Mix bouillon cube with hot water until dissolved, then mix in cornstarch until dissolved. Pour into the slow cooker with meat. Stir in onion, green peppers, stewed tomatoes, soy sauce, sugar, and salt.
3. Cover, and cook on High for 3 to 4 hours, or on Low for 6 to 8 hours.