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This One Skillet Pepper Steak is a super flavor packed meal that comes together in less than twenty minutes.  This recipe is delectable served over rice or Chinese noodles!  For a complete meal serve with Sweet Pork Dumplings and Crab Rangoon.

Pepper Steak

This One Skillet Pepper Steak is just what the doctor ordered without sacrificing flavor.  It is low in carbohydrates, full of nutrition and has plenty of protein to satisfy even the heartiest appetite.   It is all prepared in one large skillet albeit you do need to plate some things while you are preparing this but you can use those same plates to eat off of unless company is heading your way.

How do you make One Skillet Pepper Steak?

First heat a little olive oil over medium heat and cook the ginger for just about 1/2 minute. Next add the Hoisin sauce and stir to combine. Turn the heat to medium high and add the steak. Cook until browned and slightly crispy. Remove the steak to a plate.

In same skillet over medium high heat add another tablespoon oil. Heat until almost smoking and then add peppers and onions and cook until just starting to brown on the edges.  Remove from the pan and plate.

In the same skillet over low heat add another tablespoon oil.  Cook the garlic for 30 seconds stirring constantly. Add the cider vinegar, honey and the Dijon mustard. Simmer for a couple minutes. Next whisk in Worcestershire sauce and a little more Hoisin sauce. Return the steak, peppers and onions to the pan and stir to coat. Warm for a few minutes and serve immediately.

Pepper Steak Recipe

This beautiful One Skillet Steak and Peppers has so much flavor. It is packed full of juicy steak, tender crisp onions and bell peppers in a lightly sweet Hoisin ginger mustard sauce that is amazing.  You can serve over rice or udon noodles but it tastes delectable all by itself…no carbs necessary!!

Helpful tips on making One Skillet Pepper Steak

  • Use great cuts of beef like tenderloin, petite shoulder, porterhouse or rib eye.
  • Slice your onions and peppers thin.  Stir fry moves fast and you want your veggies to be crisp tender.
  • Have everything sliced and all your ingredients ready to go.
  • Stir fry moves quickly so it needs your undivided attention. It is not the time to check your email or Facebook page.
  • For a change of pace wrap Pepper Steak in a soft tortilla with sour cream, cheddar cheese and tomatoes.
  • Hoisin sauce can be found in the Asian food section of your grocery store.  It is commonly referred to as Chinese ketchup but its flavors are far more complex.
  • For best results do not overcook and serve immediately.

How to Make Pepper Steak

Give this One Skillet Pepper Steak a whirl and let me know what you think.  Leave a comment or leave a suggestion if you made any changes that you want to turn us on to.

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This post was originally published April 18, 2017 and was republished July 14, 2019 with new content.

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One Skillet Steak and Peppers

Pepper Steak

★★★★★

5 from 18 reviews

A delectable family and fan favorite one skillet pepper steak that is on the table in less than 20 minutes.  You are going to love it!

  • Author: Beth Pierce
  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: main meal beef
  • Method: stir fry
  • Cuisine: Chinese
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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger root or ginger root paste
  • 3 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
  • 1 1/4 lbs trimmed steak and cut into bite size strips (such as petite shoulder, sirloin or T-bone)
  • 1 green pepper julienne cut
  • 1 red pepper julienne cut
  • 1 medium sweet onion cut in thin wedges
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  1. In large skillet over medium heat add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add ginger and cook for 30 seconds. Add 1 tablespoon Hoisin sauce and stir to blend. Turn heat up to medium high and add steak. Cook until browned and slightly crispy; stirring several times. Cook 3-4 minutes depending on how you like your steak. Remove from pan and plate.
  2. In same skillet over medium high heat add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add pepper and onions and cook until just starting to brown on the edges; approximately 2-3 minutes. Remove from pan and plate.
  3. In same skillet over low heat add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Cook garlic for 30 seconds. Add cider vinegar, honey and Dijon mustard. Simmer for 1-2 minutes. Whisk in Worcestershire sauce and 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce. Return steak, peppers and onions to pan and stir to coat. Warm for 1-2 minutes.

Notes

Hoisin sauce can be found in the Asian food section of your grocery store.

Keywords: beef and pepper stir fry, beef stir fry, beef pepper stir fry, stir fry

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    • Beth Pierce

      Thank you. That Bialetti induction cooking skillet was purchased at Bed Bath and Beyond! Don’t forget your coupon!! 😉

      Reply

  4. Donna

    I was really curious about how this would taste …. with the interesting combination of sauce ingredients ….. So I must share that my family loved loved loved it. They are a heat loving bunch – So I added some red pepper flakes at the end. Do not believe this compromised the original recipe. Thanks for sharing!

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    • Beth Pierce

      Thanks so much and so glad that you loved it. We like the heat too but sometimes I have to tame my recipes a little for all the readers!

      Reply

  5. JAN ILMBERGER

    This recipe looks amazing but my husband does not like any color pepper. What other vegies can I substitute?
    Thank you,
    Jan

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  6. Vikki

    Made this tonight for dinner…served over cauliflower rice..absolutely delicious!..husband said it was make again good.
    I didn’t have hoisen sauce used soy sauce. I just can’t say enough about how much flavor this dish had.

    Reply

  8. Dennis Donohue

    The photographs show both snow peas and broccoli as ingredients.

    Why did they not appear in the list of ingredients?

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    • Beth Pierce

      I think you are mixing up two of my recipes. Spicy Beef Pepper Stir-Fry is another one of my recipes that is quite similar although it does not have snow peas. They could easily be added. This recipe is a lot spicier than the One Skillet Steak and Peppers. Both are delicious but slightly different.

      Reply

    • Beth Pierce

      This has always been the hardest part for me because my husbands eats 2-3 servings. I would say 4 unless you have heavy eaters then I would say 2.

      Reply

  12. Ellen Schaub

    I fixed this tonight for my teenage grandson and myself and we loved it. As with any new recipe it seemed like I was preparing it forever, but I know the next time I make it (and it won’t be long) it will go much faster. The only thing I may tweak is the amount of Apple cider vinegar. It came through just a bit too strong for me so I will probably cut the amount in half. This is one of the few Pintrest recipes I have tried that was a complete success just as it was written. I will definitely be trying your other recipes. Thank you for sharing it us.

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  14. Pina

    LOVE the fact that this recipe only requires one skillet! Perfect for when you’re busy and don’t want to dirty a bunch of pots and pans!

    ★★★★★

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  17. Laura | Wandercooks

    Mmm this is just the recipe I’ve been looking for – low carb, full of flavour (and nutrition of course haha), and one skillet! Anything with less dishes at the end of the day gets my vote! 😀

    ★★★★★

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  26. Jacquelyn Hastert

    I love how quickly this dish comes together! I have so many veggies coming in that this is a perfect way to use them.

    ★★★★★

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  29. Heidy McCallum

    This was so darn good! Our entire family really loved it and we will definitely be making it again!! Saving right now so I don’t misplace it. So glad your feature Pin and Print options!

    ★★★★★

    Reply

  31. Jacque Hooper

    What a quick and easy recipe that is so robust in flavor too! Made this for dinner last night and it’s a new family favorite meal, indeed!

    ★★★★★

    Reply

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