Slow Cooker Beef Stir-Fry

Slow cooker beef stir-fry is a flavorful dinner that’s packed with vegetables. Slices of beef slow cook in homemade stir-fry inspired sauce. Add your favorite vegetables for a well-balanced and satisfying meal. While traditional stir-fry is made quickly over high heat, this crockpot version gives you the same great flavor with a hands-off approach. Instructions to make Instant Pot beef stir-fry are also included.

Ingredients For Slow Cooker Beef Stir-Fry 

• Beef Sirloin
• Bell peppers
• Onion
• Garlic
• Broccoli
• Carrots
• Soy Sauce 
• Water
• Rice Vinegar
• Cornstarch or Arrow Root Starch
• Seasonings: ground ginger, salt, pepper

How To Make Slow Cooker Beef Stir-Fry 

Slow Cooker

1. Add all of the sauce ingredients to the slow cooker. Whisk until well blended. 
2. Add the beef, bell pepper, onion, garlic, carrots to the slow cooker. Gently stir.
3. Cook on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours or LOW 4 to 6. The last 15 minutes of cooking time, stir in the fresh broccoli. 

Instant Pot

1. Add all of the sauce ingredients to the Instant Pot. Whisk until well blended. 
2. Add the beef, bell pepper, onion, garlic, carrots to the slow cooker. Gently stir.
3. Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook for 10 minutes. When cooking time is complete, quick release the pressure.
4. Stir in broccoli. Turn pressure cooker to sauté and cook a few minutes until sauce has thickened and broccoli is tender.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Easy slow cooker meal – Minimal prep, hands-off cooking
• Better than takeout – Simple, wholesome ingredients
• Loaded with vegetables – Balanced and satisfying
• Great for meal prep – Reheats well
• Customizable – Use your favorite veggies
• Family-friendly – Mild, savory flavor

FAQs & Tips

What type of beef should you use?

For the cut of beef, I used a sirloin that I sliced into strips. Other suggestions are flank, top round, chuck, or even brisket. 

Can you use different vegetables?

Of course. Use the vegetables listed in the recipe box as a guide. Feel free to swap in your favorite stir-fry vegetables.

The food isn’t fully in the sauce. Is this normal?

I know if might not look like there’s enough sauce to cook the food before it starts to cook. Trust me, it’s more than enough sauce. All the food will not be submerged in liquid. This is okay. There will plenty of liquid afterwards.

Is this gluten-free? 

In order for this beef stir-fry recipe to be gluten-free, you will need to use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce. This substitution will also make stir-fry paleo and Whole30 compatible. 

How do you serve this?

Rice is the good choice for this stir-fry inspired dish. Other suggestions include over pasta, mashed potatoes, or eat it as-is plated. Don’t forget to pour the sauce from the slow cooker (or Instant Pot) on top of the food before serving.

How do you store leftovers?

Store leftover slow cooker beef stir-fry in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. 

What size slow cooker should you use?

I used a 6-quart slow cooker or Instant Pot.

Take-out Inspired Recipes 

• Broccoli & Beef 

• Cashew Chicken

• Chicken Stir-Fry

• Pepper Steak 

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Slow cooker beef stir-fry is a flavorful dinner that’s packed with vegetables. Slices of beef slow cook in homemade stir-fry inspired sauce. Add your favorite vegetables for a well-balanced and satisfying meal. While traditional stir-fry is made quickly over high heat, this crockpot version gives you the same great flavor with a hands-off approach. Instructions to make Instant Pot beef stir-fry are also included.

• Author: Shannon Epstein
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 4 hours
• Total Time: 4 hours 10 mins
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Dinner
• Method: Pressure Cooking, Slow Cooking
• Cuisine: American, Chinese
• Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Keto, Low-Carb, Paleo, Whole30

Ingredients

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• 2 pounds beef sirloin, cut into 1/4-inch strips
• 2 bell peppers, sliced
• 1 medium-size onion, sliced
• 1 cup broccoli, chopped
• 2 medium-size carrots, peeled & sliced or diced

Sauce

• 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper

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Instructions

Slow Cooker

1. Add all of the sauce ingredients to the slow cooker. Whisk until well blended.
2. Add the beef, bell pepper, onion, garlic, carrots to the slow cooker. Gently stir.
3. Cook on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours or LOW 4 to 6. The last 15 minutes of cooking time, stir in the fresh broccoli.

Instant Pot

1. Add all of the sauce ingredients to the Instant Pot. Whisk until well blended.
2. Add the beef, bell pepper, onion, garlic, carrots to the slow cooker. Gently stir.
3. Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook for 10 minutes. When cooking time is complete, quick release the pressure.
4. Stir in broccoli. Turn pressure cooker to sauté and cook a few minutes until sauce has thickened and broccoli is tender.

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