slow cooker pepper beef

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil (substitute safflower, grapeseed, etc.)
• 1 1/2 pounds round or tenderloin steak, cubed
• ground himalayan sea salt, to taste
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste and divided (i always use mixed peppercorns)
• 2 cups white onions, cubed
• 3 cups mixed bell peppers, ribs removed, seeded and cubed
• 2 large tomatoes, washed and cubed
• 4 large cloves garlic, pressed
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 tablespoon chili oil
• 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed in 1/2 cup cold water
• 3 cups cooked rice such as basmati
• nira chives or green onions (green parts only) cut diagonally, for garnish
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds per bowl