Crockpot Eye of the Round Pepper Mushroom Steak

Looking for a hearty, flavorful meal that’s easy to prepare? This Crockpot Eye of the Round Pepper Steak with Mushrooms is a super-easy slow cooker comfort food classic.

Turning lesser cuts of meat into an affordable, tender, melt-in-your-mouth dish that can be made on the stovetop or slow cooker.

With juicy bell peppers, earthy mushrooms, and a savory sauce that's versatile with substitutions, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, Sunday dinners, or meal prep.

Whether you're serving this comforting dish over mashed cauliflower, baked potatoes, creamy garlic mashed potatoes, buttery egg noodles, or fluffy rice, it's perfect for hosting dinner parties and special occasions.

The best part is how it frees up your time using a slow cooker that does all the hard work!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Budget-Friendly: Eye of the round is an affordable cut of beef that becomes tender and delicious when slow-cooked; however, you can use other cuts and roasts. Cooking times will vary on thickness.
• Hands-Off Cooking: What is better than freeing up time with a slow cooker? You can just set it, forget it, and come home to a ready-made dinner.
• Flavor-Packed: Bell peppers, seasoning, and a savory sauce give this meal authentic flavor with a mouth-watering  meal
• Family Approved: Serve it over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes, or even hard-crusted bread for a meal everyone will love.
• Meal Prep Friendly: Stores well in the fridge and freezer, making it great for future meals.

Tips and Suggestions for this recipe

• Slice against the grain: Cutting the beef into strips against the grain makes it more tender. Use fresh peppers: They hold their shape better than frozen peppers.
• Make it spicy: Add a dash of cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, or sliced chili peppers for extra heat.
• Cooking Methods: This meal can be slow-simmered in the oven, stovetop or Instant Pot
• Thicker sauce: Don’t skip the cornstarch slurry if you like a restaurant-style gravy consistency.
• Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Serving Ideas For: Crockpot Eye of the Round Pepper Mushroom Steak

• Creamy mashed potatoes
• Buttered egg noodles
• Garlic-roasted cauliflower
• Crusty Italian bread
• Pair with a glass of the same wine used in the sauce for the best flavor match.
• Baked Potatoes as shown in the collage 
• Buttered Egg Noodles (great for soaking up sauce)
• Creamy Polenta (adds a rustic touch)
• Garlic Herb Rice (a lighter option)
• Cremy Cauliflower Mash (low-carb alternative)

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I use a different cut of beef? Yes! While eye of the round is affordable, you can also use sirloin, flank, or stew beef.
2. Can I make this without a crockpot? Absolutely. You can simmer it on the stovetop in a Dutch oven for about 2–3 hours on low heat until tender.
3. How do I keep the peppers from getting too soft? For peppers with more bite, add them during the last hour of cooking instead of at the beginning.
4. Is this recipe gluten-free? If you use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari, then yes! 
5. What can I serve with crockpot pepper steak? This dish pairs perfectly with white rice, brown rice, egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or even quinoa.

Final Thoughts

This Crockpot Eye of the Round Pepper Steak is proof that you don’t need expensive cuts of beef or hours in the kitchen to create a flavorful, family-friendly dinner.

With tender beef or even any other meat you prefer (chicken, veal, venison), adding colorful peppers, with any kind of vegetables makes this slow cooker recipe is the perfect weeknight solution.

Whether you’re cooking for a crowd or just want an easy make-ahead meal after a long day working, this dish delivers comfort and flavor in every bite.

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Author: Claudia Lamascolo

Crockpot Eye of the Round Pepper Mushroom Steak

This Crockpot Eye of the Round Pepper Steak with Mushrooms is a slow-cooked comfort food classic, turns affordable cuts into tender meals

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 4 HourTotal time: 4 H & 10 M

Ingredients

• 6-8 small eye of the round steaks ( a tougher, inexpensive steak that will work great with this recipe and fall apart after cooking in the crockpot)
• 2 bell peppers sliced
• 8 ounces of fresh or canned mushrooms
• 2 cups diced tomatoes
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon of Italian dried seasoning
• 1/4 cup Cabernet Wine or any good Red
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper
• 1 or 2 cloves of minced fresh garlic

Instructions

1. Place the sauce, wine, and spices in a bowl and mix.
2. Pour into a greased crockpot or use crockpot liners.
3. Place the steaks on top, and add mushrooms, garlic, and peppers on top of the steaks.
4. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 4 to 6 hours.
5. Serve with cooked pasta or rice.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

641

Fat (grams)

20 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

7 g

Carbs (grams)

17 g

Fiber (grams)

5 g

Net carbs

11 g

Sugar (grams)

10 g

Protein (grams)

94 g

Sodium (milligrams)

1053 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

249 mg

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