SLOW-COOKER PEPPER STEAK

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Flavors of ginger and soy sauce blend during slow cooking to make a delicious beef dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 7h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lb boneless beef round steak
2 medium onions, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped gingerroot or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
2 medium green bell peppers, cut into 3/4-inch strips
2 medium tomatoes, cut into eighths
6 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

Remove fat from beef. Cut beef into 6 serving pieces. Spray 12-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook beef in skillet about 8 minutes, turning once, until brown.
In 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, layer beef, onions, garlic and gingerroot. In small bowl, mix broth and soy sauce; pour over beef.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 9 hours or until beef is tender.
In small bowl, mix cornstarch and water; gradually stir into beef mixture. Stir in bell peppers. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 10 to 12 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in tomatoes. Cover; cook about 3 minutes longer or just until tomatoes are thoroughly heated. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1270 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g