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One Skillet Steak and Peppers with Savory Asian Sauce

A quick and easy one-skillet dish featuring tenderbeef, bell peppers, and onions tossed in a savory Asian-inspired sauce. Perfectfor a weeknight dinner!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian-Inspired
Servings 4
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Sauce:
  • o ⅓ cup low-sodium beef broth
  • o ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • o 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • o 2 tablespoons mirin sweet rice wine, see notes
  • o ¼ teaspoon sesame oil
  • o 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • For the Steak and Peppers:
  • o 2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • o 1 ¼ pounds of beef such as petite shoulder, flank, skirt, or top sirloin, cut into thin strips against the grain.
  • o Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • o 1 red bell pepper seeded and cut into strips
  • o 1 green bell pepper seeded and cut into strips
  • o 1 yellow onion sliced into strips
  • o 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger or ginger paste
  • o 2 cloves garlic minced

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Sauce:
  • o In a small bowl, whisk together the beef broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, mirin, sesame oil, and cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
  • Cook the Steak:
  • o Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • o Season the sliced beef with salt and black pepper.
  • o Add the beef to the hot skillet in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the steak is browned and just cooked through.
  • Sauté the Vegetables:
  • o In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil.
  • o Add the sliced bell peppers and onion. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  • o Add the minced ginger and garlic, and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Combine and Sauce:
  • o Return the cooked steak to the skillet with the vegetables.
  • o Give the prepared sauce a quick stir, then pour it over the steak and peppers.
  • o Toss everything together, cooking for another 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and evenly coats the steak and vegetables.
  • Serve:
  • o Serve the steak and peppers hot, garnished with sesame seeds or sliced green onions if desired. Enjoy it over steamed rice, quinoa, or noodles for a hearty and flavorful meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal
Keyword Steak and Peppers
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