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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 quick and easy to prepare, coming together in less than 30 minutes.
Easy and Healthy Pepper Steak Recipe
Are you looking for a delicious and healthy dinner idea? Look no further than this easy pepper steak recipe. This dish is packed with flavor and is sure to become a family favorite. It is low in carbohydrates, full of nutrition, and has plenty of protein to satisfy even the heartiest appetite. All prepared in one large skillet, this recipe is delectable served over rice or Chinese noodles and even better than your local Chinese restaurant! If you like this recipe, try chicken chow mein, beef fried rice, sesame chicken, and sweet and sour chicken.
What is Pepper Steak?
Pepper steak is a Chinese stir-fry dish of thinly sliced beef with green and red bell peppers and onions in a savory ginger sauce.
Pepper Steak Ingredients
For the sauce, you will need low-sodium beef broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, mirin, sesame oil, and cornstarch.
You will need vegetable oil, steak, kosher salt, black pepper, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, yellow onion, fresh ginger, and garlic.
How to make 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 of tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the thin slices of 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, then add the green peppers, red 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 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 toss to coat. Warm for a few minutes and serve immediately.
Recipe 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, 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.
- Othervegetablesto consider adding or substituting arebroccoli, asparagus,carrots,snap peas,cabbage, orbaby corn.
Storage and Reheat
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power or on the stovetop over low heat.
To freeze, cool to room temperature, then spoon the contents into a sturdy freezer container. Freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power or on the stovetop over low heat. The bell peppers will not be as crisp tender, but the dish will still be delicious.
More Stir Fry Recipe
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. On the table in less than 30 minutes.
5 from 51 votes
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Course: main meal beef
Cuisine: Asian
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 313kcal
Author: Beth Pierce
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 against the grain
- 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 fresh 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 760mg | Potassium: 749mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1042IU | Vitamin C: 65mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 3mg
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Reader Interactions
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Lorraine
This was absolutely mouth watering! Better than my favorite Asian restaurant. Kudos to you, for a job well done.Reply
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Lorraine!
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Lillana
We gave your recipe a try a last night! Safe to say it may now be a family favorite.. Absolutely delicious!!Reply
Veronica
OOoh this was so delicious. That sauce was amazing! What a wonderful weeknight meal…so easy and so delish!Reply
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Veronica! I am so happy that you liked the pepper steak!
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Angelina
Quick, easy and delicious – my favorite kind of meal! Everybody loved it.Reply
Beth Pierce
Awesome!
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Jen Fisher
I love eating stir-fry and this Pepper Steak recipe was easy to make and so flavorful! I served it over Chinese Noodles because my husband prefers most of our stir fry dishes that way. Thanks for all the great recipes.Reply
Juliet Simon
The sauce on this was sooooo tasty! Pepper steak is hubby’s favorite and this recipe is outstanding. Thanks for sharing the recipe, Beth!Reply
Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine, Juliet!
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Bailey
This Pepper Steak was delicious! Tender steak with crunchy peppers, seasoned with soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. It’s a tasty and satisfying meal. Definitely recommend trying it!Reply
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Bailey! So happy that you liked it!
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Kathy Leaonard
This Pepper Steak is amazing! It’s a great dish for a hearty meal that’s both flavorful and satisfying. Highly recommend for a delicious dinner option!Reply
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Kathy!
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Sabrina
This is my family’s new favorite dinner! The sauce and the flavor was perfect with rice! It was delicious!Reply
Melissa Watkins
Love how quick your recipe was to make! Packed with flavor and absolutely delicious! We will make this again. Thanks for sharing the recipe.Reply
Beth Pierce
My pleasure, Melissa!
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Genesis
This was AWESOME – the whole family was raving over it. So juicy and flavorful.Reply
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Genesis! So glad that they liked it
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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…!.
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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!
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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 minutesReply
The food guru
normally dont leave comments by this dish was amazing!Reply
Neely Moldovan
I’m into any meal that I can do in one skillet! Love this idea!
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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.
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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!Reply
Beth Pierce
Thanks! So glad that they liked it!
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Linda
So easy and yummy recipe. We love this Skillet dish.Reply
Elise Ho
One skillet is my favorite skillet.
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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!Reply
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much, Sonya! I am glad that you and your family liked the recipe. We love it too!
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Lori
Do you have to use sesame oil and ginger
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Beth Pierce
You don’t have to but it tastes better if you do!
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roseleen
Hi beth made your one skillet pepper steak and it was only divine.Thanks for sharing this recipe.kind regards roseleenReply
Beth Pierce
Thanks Roseleen! I am so glad that you liked it. The pleasure is all mine.
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Debbie
Hi….. did you use seasoned or natural rice vinegar?
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Beth Pierce
Natural rice vinegar.
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Erin
This is beyond delicious! Such a fabulous meal!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks Erin!
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Sam
So easy and tasty! Skillet dishes are the best!Reply
Allyson Zea
I absolutely love that I only had to use one pot for this recipe!
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Catalina
Now I know what I will make for dinner tonight! It’s healthy and delicious!Reply
Toni
This is seriously amazing!! Love how quick and easy it is to make! So perfect for weeknights!Reply
Beth Pierce
Thanks Toni!
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Janessa
So delicious and so flavourful. I love that it is made in just one pot!Reply
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!Reply
Beth Pierce
Thanks Nathan! So glad that you enjoyed it!
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Mirlene
The steak and bell peppers were very delicious. My family loved the ginger sauce and was really savory tasting.Reply
Beth Pierce
Thanks Mirlene! So happy that they liked it!
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Sandra
Perfect dinner for the weekend! So easy to make yet so delicious!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks Sandra! So glad that you liked it!
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Sandra
Such a flavorful and easy to make dinner! My family loved it!Reply
Amanda
Delicious recipe! My whole family loved every bite!Reply
Beth Pierce
Thanks Amanda! So glad that they liked it!
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Fran Russell
Great recipe….easy to make….will definitely make againReply
Beth Pierce
Thanks Fran! So happy that you liked it!
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M. Galus
Delicious recipe! Thank you so much for sharing❤️
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Beth Pierce
My pleasure!
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Natasha
This recipe is definitely our new favorite! It was so tasty and tender, we loved the result. Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe!Reply
Natalie
Yes! This meal is incredibly tasty!! Love it in some tortillas or even all by itself!Reply
Andrea Thueson
Just started doing Keto and this was the perfect low-carb dinner!Reply
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!Reply
Tara
What an amazing weeknight meal! I love the color from all the vegetables and how easily it comes together in just one skillet.Reply
Ashley F.
One pot dinners are the best for busy weeknights! This was so tasty!Reply
Gail Montero
This looks absolutely yummy! My family will enjoy this and we need to try this soon!Reply
Gina
I’m always on the lookout for easy one pan meals and this one sure didn’t disappoint!Reply
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
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Beth Pierce
Thanks Jerda! Enjoy!
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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
jordan
one pan recipes are the best and this steak was perfectly cooked!Reply
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
Tania
I love how quick & easy this recipe is! I’ll be making it for my dinner party next week, thank you so much:)Reply
Patty at Spoonabilities
One-pan meals are the best! And in under 20 minutes! This is my kind of meal! Sounds delicious.Reply
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.Reply
Des
I can’t wait to give this a try! I love how quickly this comes together and tastes amazing!Reply
Katerina
mmm..this looks incredibly delicious!!! I MUST make!Reply
Chrissie Baker
Oh YUM! Love everything about this recipe! Looks incredible!Reply
Catalina
I am drooling over this dish! It has everything I love! Yummy!Reply
Dorothy at Shockinglydelish
You’ve got to love these one pan meals! I love the little kick this one has!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks so much Dorothy! I am glad that you enjoyed it.
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Kim Seghers
I love this recipe. It looks simple to make and so delicious! Thank you for sharing!Reply
Michelle
such a great easy work night meal! Steak and peppers is such a good combo 🙂Reply
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!Reply
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! 😀Reply
Veena Azmanov
This is such perfect and flavorful recipe. Would surely make some this weekend.Reply
Natalie
Looks so delicious and perfect for a balanced healthy dinner or lunch!Reply
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!Reply
Jo
Loved this…made one serving for myself and it was delicious!Reply
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much Jo! I am glad that you liked it!
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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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Beth Pierce
Thanks so much! You are most welcome. I am so glad that you liked it. We love it too!
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Sonie
I will be trying this recipe when my loves get home soon
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Beth Pierce
Thank you! Sounds like a great plan!
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Terry
How many servings ?
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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.
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Autumn
Making this tonight but not with all that stuff but only with pepper, olive oil and steak
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Beth Pierce
It will still be great. Honestly how can you go wrong with that!
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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.
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Donna Henchy
how many servings is this?
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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.
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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
Beth Pierce
I am so glad that you liked it. Thanks for leaving such a nice comment. You made my evening so delightful!
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JAN ILMBERGER
This recipe looks amazing but my husband does not like any color pepper. What other vegies can I substitute?
Thank you,
JanReply
Beth Pierce
How about broccoli and onions? Bok choy? I think this will work but I have not tried it.
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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!
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Kathi Hanson
What other cuts of beef would work with this recipe? Looks Delicious.
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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!!
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Paula
This recipe sounds good. I am going to use skirt steak. I think with this recipe it will be great. Thanks
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Beth Pierce
Awesome! Thanks a lot Paula!
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TamiP
Love the recipe,andI really love that pan!
Do you know where it’s available to buy?Reply
Beth Pierce
Thank you. That Bialetti induction cooking skillet was purchased at Bed Bath and Beyond! Don’t forget your coupon!! 😉
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Joseph Handfield
I WILL TRY AND LET YOU NOW LETTER
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Beth Pierce
Okay sounds GOOD! Thank you!
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