Slow-Cooked Beef with Peppers and Mushrooms: A Comforting Midwestern Classic

Introduction

This slow-cooked beef with peppers and mushrooms isn’t just a meal—it’s a taste of home, patience, and community. Inspired by rural Midwestern gatherings, where families shared stories and laughter over hearty dishes, this recipe celebrates the warmth and generosity of shared meals. Tender beef, savory mushrooms, and colorful peppers meld in a flavorful sauce, making it perfect for cozy dinners or weekend feasts.

“Delicious! We gobbled this one up so fast!”


Ingredients

  • 2 pounds beef, cut into thin strips

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 peppers (1 red, 1 green), chopped

  • 1 large onion, sliced

  • 8 ounces mushrooms, chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 1 cup beef broth

  • ¼ cup soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

  • 1 tablespoon water

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish


How to Make

1. Brown the Beef