Keto Crock Pot Pepper Steak

Ingredients

• 1½ lbs beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• ½ small onion, sliced (optional, for lower carbs reduce amount)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ¾ cup beef broth
• ¼ cup soy sauce or coconut aminos (low-carb)
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (sugar-free)
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp ginger (fresh or ground)
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 tbsp sesame oil

For Thickening (optional)

• ½ tsp xanthan gum

Instructions

1. Layer Ingredients
   Add beef, peppers, onion, and garlic to the crock pot.
2. Make the Sauce
   In a bowl, whisk beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire, vinegar, ginger, pepper, and sesame oil.
3. Cook
   Pour sauce over ingredients.
   • Low: 6–7 hours
   • High: 3–4 hours
4. Thicken (Optional)
   Stir in xanthan gum during the last 20 minutes if you want a thicker sauce.
5. Serve
   Taste and adjust seasoning.

Serving Ideas (Keto-Friendly)

• Over cauliflower rice
• With zucchini noodles
• On its own as a protein bowl

Approx. Macros (per serving, 6 servings)

• Calories: ~320
• Fat: ~18g
• Protein: ~30g
• Net Carbs: ~4–5g