Slow Cooker Pepper Steak (KETO)

Here’s a Slow Cooker Keto Pepper Steak recipe—tender, flavorful, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious 🍖🌶️

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🥩 Slow Cooker Pepper Steak (KETO)

Ingredients (4 servings)

• 1½ lbs beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced

• 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced

• 1 medium onion, sliced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup beef broth

• 2 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos (low-sodium)

• 1 tsp black pepper (freshly cracked for extra kick)

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp xanthan gum (for thickening, optional)

• 1–2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil

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Instructions

1. Prep the Beef

   • Season beef slices with salt, black pepper, and paprika.

   • Optional: sear in a skillet for 1–2 minutes per side to enhance flavor.

2. Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker

   • Add beef, bell peppers, onion, and garlic to the slow cooker.

   • Pour in beef broth and soy sauce (or coconut aminos).

3. Cook

   • Low: 6–7 hours

   • High: 3–4 hours

   • Beef should be tender and flavorful.

4. Thicken the Sauce (Optional)

   • If you want a thicker sauce, mix ½ tsp xanthan gum with 1–2 tbsp water and stir into slow cooker 15–20 minutes before serving.

5. Serve

   • Serve over cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, or sautéed greens for a full keto meal.

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Tips for Best Results

• Slice beef thinly against the grain for tenderness

• Use colorful bell peppers for sweetness and visual appeal

• Freshly cracked black pepper adds a classic pepper steak flavor

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Approx. Macros (per serving)

• Net Carbs: ~5g

• Protein: ~35g

• Fat: ~15g

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Optional twists:

• Spicy version: add crushed red pepper flakes

• Garlic herb: add fresh thyme or rosemary

• Cheesy keto: sprinkle shredded cheese on top before serving