New and improved, this one skillet Pepper Steak is a super flavor-packed stir fry meal full of tender steak, crisp bell peppers, and onions, all in a sweet and savory ginger sauce. This dish is so easy to make, and it comes together in less than 30 minutes. This recipe is delectable served over rice or Chinese noodles and even better than your local Chinese restaurant!
This One Skillet Pepper Steak Recipe 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. You will need to plate some things while you are preparing this, but you can use those same plates to eat off unless company is heading your way.
How do you make One Skillet Pepper Steak?
First, whisk together the beef broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, mirin, sesame oil, and cornstarch in a small bowl. Set it aside for a few minutes. Heat a couple tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef in a single layer. Sprinkle with a little kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper. Cook the beef until browned on both sides. Plate the beef when done working in batches.
In the same skillet over medium-high heat, add another tablespoon of oil. Heat until almost smoking, and then add peppers and onions. Cook just until the peppers and onions start to brown on the edges. Remove from the pan and plate.
Lower the heat to medium-low, and if necessary, add just a tiny bit of oil. Add the ginger and garlic, cooking for about a minute while stirring constantly. Then whisk the sauce that you set aside and pour it into the skillet with the ginger and garlic. Continue stirring until the sauce is thickened. Return the steak, peppers, and onions to the pan and stir to coat. Warm for a few minutes and serve immediately.
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 and savory ginger beef sauce. You can serve it over rice or udon noodles, but it tastes delectable all by itself…no carbs are necessary!!
Recipe notes and helpful tips
- Use good cuts of beef like tenderloin, petite shoulder, porterhouse, or ribeye. If using flank steak, tenderize it first with a meat mallet.
- Slice your onions and peppers into thin strips. Pepper Steak stir fry moves fast, and you want your veggies to be crisp-tender.
- Have everything sliced and all your ingredients ready to go.
- Mirin is sweetened sake. If you can find it, you will love it in your stir-fries. Look for it in the Asian Food Section of your local grocery store. You can substitute with dry sherry and granulated sugar in a 3:1 ratio. So for every 1 tablespoon of sherry, you will add 1 teaspoon of sugar.
- 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.
- For best results, do not overcook and serve immediately.
- Other vegetables to consider adding or substituting are broccoli, asparagus, carrots, snap peas, cabbage, or baby corn.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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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One Skillet Steak and Peppers
A favorite one skillet pepper steak with stir-fried crisp-tender steak, green and red bell peppers, and sweet yellow onion in a sweet and savory beef ginger sauce. You are going to love it, and it is on the table in less than 30 minutes!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: main meal beef
- Method: stir fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
- ⅓ cup low sodium beef broth
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons mirin (see notes)
- ¼ teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Steak and Peppers
- 2–3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 ¼ lbs. beef petite shoulder, flank steak, skirt steak, or top sirloin steak thinly sliced
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and cut into strips
- 1 green bell pepper seeded and cut into strips
- 1 yellow onion sliced into strips
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger (or ginger paste)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
- Whisk together the beef broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, mirin, sesame oil, and cornstarch in a medium bowl. Set it aside for a few minutes.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef in a single layer. Sprinkle with a little kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper. Cook the beef until browned on both sides. Plate the beef when done working in batches.
- In the same skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the peppers and onions. Cook until just starting to brown on the edges, approximately 2-3 minutes. Remove them from the pan and plate.
- Lower the heat to medium-low, and if necessary, add just a tiny bit more oil. Add the ginger and garlic, cooking for about 1 minute while stirring constantly. Whisk the sauce that you set aside and add it to the skillet with the ginger and garlic. Continue stirring until the sauce is thickened. Return the steak, peppers, and onions to the pan and stir to coat. Warm for a few minutes and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use good cuts of beef like tenderloin, petite shoulder, porterhouse, or ribeye. If using flank steak, tenderize it first with a meat mallet.
- Slice your onions and peppers into thin strips. Pepper Steak stir fry moves fast, and you want your veggies to be crisp-tender.
- Have everything sliced and all your ingredients ready to go.
- Mirin is sweetened sake. If you can find it, you will love it in your stir-fries. Look for it in the Asian Food Section of your local grocery store. You can substitute with dry sherry and granulated sugar in a 3:1 ratio. So for every 1 tablespoon of sherry, you will add 1 teaspoon of sugar.
- 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.
- For best results, do not overcook and serve immediately.
- Other vegetables to consider adding or substituting are asparagus, carrots, snap peas, cabbage, or baby corn.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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Julia
I am happy to give this 5 stars, after seeing all the reviews. However, I would really appreciate it if you could give the metric gram alternative in your recipes. I don’t think I am alone in not using “cups”. Instead I weigh my mixing bowls and then add the amounts in grams, as it is both accurate and less messy:). I tend to give up on a recipe if it has a lot of cups to convert. Thank you. In hopeful anticipation…!.
Trista
Is there anywhere to find the old recipe? We haven’t made it in a while and I’m super disappointed to find out the recipe has been changed with ingredients we don’t have around the house. Thanks!
Beth Pierce
I think this is what you are looking for.
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
INGREDIENTS
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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
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.
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.
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
The SEO GURU
normally dont leave comments by this dish was amazing!
★★★★★
Neely Moldovan
I’m into any meal that I can do in one skillet! Love this idea!
Ntensibe Edgar
This is just how I love my steak, I swear! I must try out this recipe soon enough and offer you feedback. Thank you for sharing about it.
briannemanzb
It tastes delicious, is budget-friendly, and is kid-approved. The kids totally approved this to be on-repeat in the house. Thanks so much!
★★★★★
Beth Pierce
Thanks! So glad that they liked it!
Linda
So easy and yummy recipe. We love this Skillet dish.
★★★★★
Elise Ho
One skillet is my favorite skillet.
Sonya
I made this for my family last night and everyone loved it! I was anticipating a large amount of leftovers, as there are only 3 people in my family, but we ate all of it. I can’t wait to make this again. It is definitely a new family favorite. Thank you!
★★★★★
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much, Sonya! I am glad that you and your family liked the recipe. We love it too!
Lori
Do you have to use sesame oil and ginger
Beth Pierce
You don’t have to but it tastes better if you do!
roseleen
Hi beth made your one skillet pepper steak and it was only divine.Thanks for sharing this recipe.kind regards roseleen
★★★★★
Beth Pierce
Thanks Roseleen! I am so glad that you liked it. The pleasure is all mine.
Debbie
Hi….. did you use seasoned or natural rice vinegar?
Beth Pierce
Natural rice vinegar.
Erin
This is beyond delicious! Such a fabulous meal!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Erin!
Sam
So easy and tasty! Skillet dishes are the best!
★★★★★
Allyson Zea
I absolutely love that I only had to use one pot for this recipe!
Catalina
Now I know what I will make for dinner tonight! It’s healthy and delicious!
★★★★★
Toni
This is seriously amazing!! Love how quick and easy it is to make! So perfect for weeknights!
★★★★★
Beth Pierce
Thanks Toni!
Janessa
So delicious and so flavourful. I love that it is made in just one pot!
★★★★★
Nathan
This dish is so flavorful, and I love how easy it is to make it in just the one skillet. Definitely one I’ll be making again!
★★★★★
Beth Pierce
Thanks Nathan! So glad that you enjoyed it!
Mirlene
The steak and bell peppers were very delicious. My family loved the ginger sauce and was really savory tasting.
★★★★★
Beth Pierce
Thanks Mirlene! So happy that they liked it!
Sandra
Perfect dinner for the weekend! So easy to make yet so delicious!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Sandra! So glad that you liked it!
Sandra
Such a flavorful and easy to make dinner! My family loved it!
★★★★★
Amanda
Delicious recipe! My whole family loved every bite!
★★★★★
Beth Pierce
Thanks Amanda! So glad that they liked it!
Fran Russell
Great recipe….easy to make….will definitely make again
★★★★★
Beth Pierce
Thanks Fran! So happy that you liked it!
M. Galus
Delicious recipe! Thank you so much for sharing❤️
Beth Pierce
My pleasure!
Natasha
This recipe is definitely our new favorite! It was so tasty and tender, we loved the result. Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe!
★★★★★
Natalie
Yes! This meal is incredibly tasty!! Love it in some tortillas or even all by itself!
★★★★★
Andrea Thueson
Just started doing Keto and this was the perfect low-carb dinner!
★★★★★
Sara
Enjoyed this for dinner and it was a complete success! So much better than anything I have ever had from a restaurant; hands down delicious!
★★★★★
Tara
What an amazing weeknight meal! I love the color from all the vegetables and how easily it comes together in just one skillet.
★★★★★
Ashley F.
One pot dinners are the best for busy weeknights! This was so tasty!
★★★★★
Gail Montero
This looks absolutely yummy! My family will enjoy this and we need to try this soon!
★★★★★
Gina
I’m always on the lookout for easy one pan meals and this one sure didn’t disappoint!
★★★★★
Jerda
Hi going to make this tomorrow night and put it on sub buns with provolone cheese will let you know what the boys think
Beth Pierce
Thanks Jerda! Enjoy!
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!
★★★★★
jordan
one pan recipes are the best and this steak was perfectly cooked!
★★★★★
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!
★★★★★
Tania
I love how quick & easy this recipe is! I’ll be making it for my dinner party next week, thank you so much:)
★★★★★
Patty at Spoonabilities
One-pan meals are the best! And in under 20 minutes! This is my kind of meal! Sounds delicious.
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
Des
I can’t wait to give this a try! I love how quickly this comes together and tastes amazing!
★★★★★
Katerina
mmm..this looks incredibly delicious!!! I MUST make!
★★★★★
Chrissie Baker
Oh YUM! Love everything about this recipe! Looks incredible!
★★★★★
Catalina
I am drooling over this dish! It has everything I love! Yummy!
★★★★★
Dorothy at Shockinglydelish
You’ve got to love these one pan meals! I love the little kick this one has!
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much Dorothy! I am glad that you enjoyed it.
Kim Seghers
I love this recipe. It looks simple to make and so delicious! Thank you for sharing!
★★★★★
Michelle
such a great easy work night meal! Steak and peppers is such a good combo 🙂
★★★★★
Jas @ All that's Jas
This is my favorite go-to meal, but I never tried it with Hoisin sauce. I have the feeling, I’m going to love it! Thanks for the recipe!
★★★★★
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! 😀
★★★★★
Veena Azmanov
This is such perfect and flavorful recipe. Would surely make some this weekend.
★★★★★
Natalie
Looks so delicious and perfect for a balanced healthy dinner or lunch!
★★★★★
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!
★★★★★
Jo
Loved this…made one serving for myself and it was delicious!
★★★★★
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much Jo! I am glad that you liked it!
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.
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much! You are most welcome. I am so glad that you liked it. We love it too!
Sonie
I will be trying this recipe when my loves get home soon
Beth Pierce
Thank you! Sounds like a great plan!
Terry
How many servings ?
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.
Autumn
Making this tonight but not with all that stuff but only with pepper, olive oil and steak
Beth Pierce
It will still be great. Honestly how can you go wrong with that!
Dennis Donohue
The photographs show both snow peas and broccoli as ingredients.
Why did they not appear in the list of ingredients?
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.
Donna Henchy
how many servings is this?
Beth Pierce
You know I have never been very good at this because my husband eats a lot. He is a big guy! I would say 3-4.
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.
Beth Pierce
I am so glad that you liked it. Thanks for leaving such a nice comment. You made my evening so delightful!
JAN ILMBERGER
This recipe looks amazing but my husband does not like any color pepper. What other vegies can I substitute?
Thank you,
Jan
Beth Pierce
How about broccoli and onions? Bok choy? I think this will work but I have not tried it.
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!
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!
Kathi Hanson
What other cuts of beef would work with this recipe? Looks Delicious.
Beth Pierce
Thank you! Beef tenderloin (filet) or Ribeye would work well. I had a great t-bone last night. Of course you would have to trim that and remove it from the bone. Have a wonderful holiday weekend!!
Paula
This recipe sounds good. I am going to use skirt steak. I think with this recipe it will be great. Thanks
Beth Pierce
Awesome! Thanks a lot Paula!
TamiP
Love the recipe,andI really love that pan!
Do you know where it’s available to buy?
Beth Pierce
Thank you. That Bialetti induction cooking skillet was purchased at Bed Bath and Beyond! Don’t forget your coupon!! 😉
Joseph Handfield
I WILL TRY AND LET YOU NOW LETTER
Beth Pierce
Okay sounds GOOD! Thank you!