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In a skillet over medium heat add the olive oil. When hot add some of the pieces of chuck roast. Season with salt.
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Cook until the meat is browned on bottom then flip and brown the other side. Do this is batches so the skillet isn't crowded.
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Transfer meat to slow cooker. Add garlic, lots of cracked black pepper, tomatoes, bouillon cube, brown sugar, soy sauce and water.
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Set slow cooker for 8 hours on low.
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After 4 hours add the sliced bell peppers and quartered onion to the slow cooker.
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Cook for an additional 2 hours. Then add the cornstarch to 1/4 cup of cold water and stir.
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Add the cornstarch mixture to the slow cooker and stir.
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Cook for another 2 hours on low or for 1 hour on high.
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The pepper steak and rice is ready when the meat is tender and easily falls apart.