Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seed oil
• 2 pounds beef round steak, cut into strips
• 1/2 medium red bell pepper, sliced*
• 1/2 medium green bell pepper, sliced*
• 1/2 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced*
• 1 medium onion, sliced*
• 14 grape tomatoes
• 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
• Hot cooked rice (optional)

*Timesaver: use 1 bag of frozen onions & peppers instead

Instructions

1. Heat sesame oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef in batches; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until browned. Remove to large paper towel-lined plate.
2. Add bell peppers, onion, and tomatoes to Crock-Pot slow cooker. Combine hoisin sauce, water, flour, soy sauce, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, and ground red pepper in medium bowl; stir to blend. Add to Crock-Pot slow cooker. Top with beef. Cover; cook on LOW 8 to 9 hours or on HIGH 4 to 4 1/2 hours. Serve with rice, if desired.

Makes 6 servings.

Nutrients per serving
Serving size: about 1 cup
Calories: 450
Total fat: 19g
Sat fat: 6g
Protein: 53g
Carbs: 15g
Cholestorol 145mg
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sodium: 590g