Lunch: Slow Cooker Pepper Steak Recipe

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Brown Rice

Health benefits of Slow Cooker Pepper Steak Recipe

Brown rice is a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

Ingredients

1 beef top round roast (3 pounds)
1 large onion, halved and sliced
1 large green pepper, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 large sweet red pepper, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 cup water
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons ground ginger
8 cups hot cooked brown rice

Instructions

Place roast, onion and peppers in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add water and garlic. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until meat is tender.
Remove beef to a cutting board. Transfer vegetables and cooking juices to a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch, soy sauce, sugar and ginger until smooth; stir into vegetable mixture. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
Cut beef into slices. Stir gently into sauce; heat through. Serve with rice. Freeze option: Freeze cooled beef mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

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