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    Easy Steak and Peppers

    Published: May 15, 2014 · Modified: Feb 5, 2022 by Kim Beaulieu · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Easy steak and peppers is the perfect one pot dinner recipe for weekdays or weekends!

    This easy steak and peppers recipe is loaded with peppers, onion and shallots. It is a one pot meal that is absolutely perfect for weekdays or weekends.

    Easy Steak and Peppers served in a stir fry bowl!

    Okay, I will admit I have a slight obsession with steak. It may run deeper than a slight obsession at this point. I just cannot help myself. Perfectly cooked steak combined with onions, shallots, and tons of peppers. Who could possibly resist? Not me.

    I feel like my readers must think we live like kings and queens. We really don't. I just tend to buy beef in bulk, then I'm suppose to freeze it and space it out so we save money. That's the master plan. However I stink at following the master plan. I get obsessed with eating all the steak right away. So we'll eat a bunch of steak for a few days, then we live on pasta for eons until we can afford more steak again.

    I'm not saying it's right or wrong. I have zero self-control when it comes to steak. If it's in the house I must eat it. Honestly if I had a nickel for every time someone has woken up in the middle of the night to find me frying or grilling up a steak I'd be a rich woman. And then I could buy more steak.

    This recipe is super easy to make. I'm not a patient woman. Particularly when it comes to steak. I want it quick so I can shove it in my face as fast as humanly possible. I'm like a steak ninja. If eating steak was a sport I'd win gold in the Steak Olympics. See, you aim high, people. Shoot for the steak shaped stars.

    You could totally take the extra time to caramelize the onions completely if you like. I was hungry so I was content cooking them a little less for this. You can also toss in any colour of peppers, or even use some hot ones to jazz it up more. Whatever works for your taste buds.

    This is something I make a lot. I'm not sure I ever make it quite the same way. It's one of those pantry type meals, the kind where you just open all the doors in the kitchen and pull out what's there then have at it. Those meals are always fun to make.

    Feel free to add some heat to this too. Red pepper flakes would be lovely. Even some chili powder or chipotle spice. I'm a garlic lover so I'll add fresh garlic if I have it.

    You can eat this on its own just like this. Or you can use it over rice or noodles like a classic stir fry. Do what works for you. Adapting recipes to your own taste is part of the fun of cooking, get creative and put your own spin on things.

    Other Steak Obsessed Recipes:

    • Steak Sandwiches
    • Steak Fajitas with Drunken Peppers
    • Beef Stir Fry
    • Sheet Pan Steak and Waffle Fries Nachos
    • Steak Sandwiches with Caramelized Onions and Provolone Cheese
    • Grilled Flank Steak with Chipotle Butter
    • Steak Bites from Kiss My Smoke
    • Grilled Steak Salad

    Easy Steak and Peppers are loaded with flavour and packed with peppers, onions and shallots!

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    Easy Steak and Peppers

    This easy steak and peppers recipe is loaded with peppers, onion and shallots. It is a one pot meal that is absolutely perfect for weekdays or weekends.
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine American
    Keyword steak and peppers, stir fry recipe
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 321kcal

    Ingredients

    • 3 tbsp canola oil , divided
    • 1 large sweet onion , sliced thinly
    • 1 lb flank steak , sliced thinly across the grain)
    • 1 pinch salt
    • 1 pinch pepper
    • 3 shallots , sliced thinly
    • 2 red peppers , sliced thinly
    • 2 orange peppers , sliced thinly
    • 2 yellow peppers , sliced thinly
    • ½ tsp garlic powder
    • 2 tbsp Tamari sauce , use a thicker sauce if you can find it
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    Instructions

    • In a large skillet heat up 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Toss in the onions and a dash of salt. Cook onions for about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally. You want them cooked so they are translucent but not caramelized. Transfer them to a plate. Set aside.
    • Now in the same skillet add another tablespoon of oil and bring to a high heat. Cook the beef for about 3 to 4 minutes, until browned perfectly. It helps to cook them in smaller batches so you don't overcrowd the pan. You'll get a better sear on them meat. Continue until all the meat is cooked, you can place them on a plate and set aside.
    • In the same pan add the last 1 tablespoon of oil and bring to a medium-high heat. Drop in the peppers and shallots and cook until the peppers soften up. It should take about 4 to 6 minutes.
    • Now toss the onions, and beef back in the pan, add the tamari sauce and cook for about 3 minutes, mixing everything thoroughly.
    • This can be served solo, or with rice.
    • Serve with a big old peppery smile!

    Notes

    Use a really thick Tamari sauce for this. If you can't find a thick one you'll have to make a slurry to thicken it. You can do that by combining a bit of water with the sauce and adding about ½ to 1 teaspoon of corn starch. Put in a jar and shake. Then pour that into the stir fry at the end of the cooking process and let it cook for a few minutes to thicken.
     
    Nutritional information is a rough estimate. Results can vary depending on ingredients and products. 
     
     
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 580mg | Potassium: 845mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3845IU | Vitamin C: 262.7mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 3mg

    Easy Steak and Peppers is the perfect one pot meal!

    So today I am heading to Miami for the Blogher Food Conference. A little fun in the sun, a lot of foodie silliness and some serious learning during some great sessions. Not going to lie I'm stressed to the max to travel with my IBS. So wish me luck I make it to Miami without incident. I'm sure there will be lots of embarrassing photos to entertain you.

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    Comments

    1. Angie

      June 13, 2014 at 10:02 am

      That looks amazing! I'll take two big bowls! I also have a weakness for steak!

      Reply
    2. Susan

      June 13, 2014 at 5:27 pm

      It's all good, I love steak too. Now I want steak. Thanks Kim! Those peppers look perfect too. mmmm steak….

      Reply
    3. Pauline

      September 27, 2014 at 7:20 pm

      I live in Australia and have no idea what Tamari sauce is can you help me please!?
      Thanks

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        September 29, 2014 at 1:00 am

        Hey Pauline. Tamari is just a little different than Teriyaki Sauce. I like the taste of it better than Teriyaki. But in a pinch if you can't find Tamari you can totally use Teriyaki Sauce. You can also use Soy Sauce. And this is actually really good with BBQ Sauce too. It's something I make often and I change it up a little each time. Look for Tamari Sauce in the Asian food section in the grocery store. It should be in a glass bottle near the Teriyaki and Soy Sauces. Hope that helps. Let me know what you think of it when you try it. xx

        Reply
    4. Shirley Roker

      September 27, 2014 at 10:58 pm

      Where do you find Tamari sauce?

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      • Kim Beaulieu

        September 28, 2014 at 2:45 am

        In the Asian food section of the grocery store. It's a little bit tastier than Teriyaki Sauce but you can totally substitute Teriyaki if you can't find Tamari. Even Soy Sauce would work. Also really good with BBQ Sauce. Can you tell I make this a lot? Ha. Let me know how it turns out. xx

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    5. Christiane

      October 01, 2014 at 9:06 pm

      I'm obsessed with steak too, I'll happily admit it. I've always wanted to buy a half a cow but now I'm thinking it may be a good thing that we can't afford it. I wouldn't be able to space out using it either. It would be gone in a month. Your steak and peppers look fantastic.

      Reply
    6. Meagan @ a zesty bite

      October 01, 2014 at 10:40 pm

      I'm seriously drooling just looking at all these photos. I'm a huge steak fan.

      Reply
    7. Diane (Created by Diane)

      October 01, 2014 at 10:57 pm

      well I sure wish I was enjoying this for dinner, it looks like comfort food at it's best!

      Reply
    8. Shea @ Dixie Chik Cooks

      October 03, 2014 at 2:51 am

      Mother of God it's 1 am and I'm seriously contemplating thawing out some beef and downing some coffee so I can grill. You make me HUNGRY!

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        October 04, 2014 at 1:23 am

        I'm dying laughing. No grilling in the dark woman. lol

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