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    Home » Recipes » Slow-Cooker Recipes

    Easy Slow Cooker Beef and Peppers Recipe

    Published: Sep 11, 2023 · Modified: Feb 15, 2025 by Eileen Murphy Kelly

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    This Slow Cooker Beef and Peppers recipe is an easy and delicious way to enjoy a comforting dinner that the whole family will love. All you need is a few simple ingredients that you can dump into the crock pot then you will have a family-friendly meal without a lot of work.

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    • ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
    • 🔪 Ingredients
    • 🍲 Equipment
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💭 Eileen's Tips for Success
    • 📋 Frequently Asked Questions
    • 📖 Variations
    • ⭐ Make ahead, storage, and freezer tips
    • 🥗 Serving Suggestions
    • Similar recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

    • The crock pot does all the work so you don't have to worry about spending a lot of the kitchen.
    • Plus, the slow-cooking process really brings out all of the flavors and makes it an incredibly tender dish.
    • This slow cooker beef and peppers dish is a great way to get picky eaters to enjoy eating their veggies.

    🔪 Ingredients

    Slow cooker beef and peppers ingredients

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    • olive oil
    • large onion
    • beef roast
    • cloves garlic
    • red wine vinegar
    • ground cumin
    • salt
    • black pepper
    • beef broth
    • red bell pepper
    • green bell pepper
    • yellow bell pepper

    🍲 Equipment

    • Slow Cooker
    • Measuring Spoons and Cups
    • meat claw

    🔪 Instructions

    This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.

    Onions in the bottom of a slow cooker vessel to make beef and peppers.

    Step 1: Add the oil to the bottom of the slow cooker and then top with sliced onions in an even layer.

    A beef roast seasoned with spiced in a slow cooker vessel to make beef and peppers.

    Step 2: Season the roast on all sides with garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Then add it to the slow cooker.

    Pour the red wine vinegar and beef broth into the slow cooker over the roast

    Step 3: Cover with the lid and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 2 to 4 hours or until the roast is fork tender.

    Cooked beef in a slow cooker with sliced peppers being added to the vessel.

    Step 4: Add the bell peppers, and season with salt and pepper continue cooking for 30 minutes to one hour.

    Beef being shredded in a slow cooker with peppers.

    Step 5: Shred the beef with two forks.

    Shredded beef and peppers in a bowl made in a slow cooker.

    Step 6: Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles for a hearty meal.

    💭 Eileen's Tips for Success

    • Use fresh bell peppers for the best flavor and texture.
    • Add additional seasonings of your choice to customize the dish to your tastes.
    • I prefer to cook this crockpot beef and peppers on low because it gives the roast the best flavor.
    • For easy clean up you can spray your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray before you begin cooking your slow cooker pulled beef.

    📋 Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the best meat to slow cook in a slow cooker?

    The best meat to slow cook in a slow cooker would be beef chuck roast or shoulder roast. These cuts have the most flavor and are the most tender after long periods of cooking.

    Can you put raw beef in a slow cooker?

    Yes, you can put raw beef into a slow cooker. It will every you tender beef every time.

    Do you need to brown meat before putting it in a slow cooker?

    For this recipe, there is no need to sear the meat, though can you sear it if you prefer.

    Slow Cooker Shredded Beef and Peppers in the vessel of a slow cooker.

    📖 Variations

    Do you want to change up this recipe? Here are some ways that you increase the flavor of this dish.

    • Add a few tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce for extra flavor.
    • For heat, add some chipotle peppers or cayenne pepper.
    • For a creamy dish, stir in a cup of sour cream at the end.
    • If you want to add more vegetables to this dish you can also add celery and carrots.
    • Fajita seasonings or Italian seasonings are great choices for variations to the flavors of the beef and peppers.

    ⭐ Make ahead, storage, and freezer tips

    Storage - Store leftover crockpot beef and peppers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

    Freezing - Freeze leftovers in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.

    Make ahead - You can make this dish the night before and refrigerate it overnight in the crock. Then just add it to the slow cooker the next morning.

    A bowl of shredded beef and peppers made in the slow cooker.

    🥗 Serving Suggestions

    Instant Pot Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

    Easy Yeast Rolls.

    Oven Roasted Green Beans

    Instant Pot Rice

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    A slow cooker vessel with shredded beef and peppers.

    Slow Cooker Beef and Peppers

    Slow Cooker Beef and Peppers is an easy dump and go recipe for a delicious dinner with tender beef and peppers. A great recipe to serve over rice or noodles.
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: crockpot beef and peppers, slow cooker beef, slow cooker beef and peppers
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 8 hours hours
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    Total Time: 8 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 556kcal
    Author: Eileen Kelly

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    Equipment Needed:

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    • Slow Cooker
    • Measuring Spoons and Cups
    • meat claw

    Ingredients

    • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 large onion peeled and sliced thin
    • 1 (4) pound beef roast
    • 3 cloves garlic peeled and minced
    • 4 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
    • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 cup beef broth
    • 1 large red bell pepper seeded and sliced ¼-inch thick
    • 1 large green bell pepper seeded and sliced ¼-inch thick
    • 1 large yellow bell pepper seeded and sliced ¼-inch thick

    Instructions

    • Pour olive oil into the bottom of the slow cooker vessel. Over the oil, place the sliced onion in an even layer.
    • Generously season the beef roast on all sides with garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Place it into the slow cooker.
    • Pour red wine vinegar and beef broth into the slow cooker.
    • Cover and cook on low for 6 ½ to 7 hours or high for 2½ to 3½ hours until the roast is just about fork-tender.
    • Continue to cook the beef and add the bell peppers over the beef roast and season the bell peppers with salt and black pepper, continue cooking for another ½ hour to an hour, until the bell peppers are to the desired tenderness and the beef will be fork tender.
    • When the beef is finished cooking, use two forks or meat claws to pull and shred the beef.
    • Serve with the peppers over rice or mashed potatoes. You can also serve the beef for tacos, nachos, sandwiches, or use in enchiladas

    NOTES

    Be sure to check the Expert Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help make a delicious recipe. 
    Note for serving: The beef and peppers can be served as beef for tacos, nachos, sandwiches, and enchiladas. 
    Storage - Store leftover crockpot beef and peppers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
    Freezing - Freeze leftovers in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.
    Make ahead - You can make this dish the night before and refrigerate it overnight in the crock. Then just add it to the slow cooker the next morning.
    I'm not a registered dietician, I do my best to provide the most accurate nutritional values. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. 
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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 556kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 196mg | Sodium: 434mg | Potassium: 1175mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 809IU | Vitamin C: 87mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 7mg
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