Description
A hearty, flavorful weeknight meal that comes together in just 20 minutes using a single skillet. This stir fry features seared flank steak, crisp vegetables, and a smoky BBQ sauce for a comforting dinner that is easy to make and clean up.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs flank steak or sirloin, sliced thinly against the grain
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 large bell peppers, sliced into strips
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Slice the flank steak against the grain into thin strips. Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, and let sit while prepping vegetables.
- Dice the yellow onion and slice the bell peppers into strips. Mince the garlic.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and smoked paprika. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef in a single layer (cook in batches if necessary) and sear for 2-3 minutes per side. Remove beef and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add onions and bell peppers. Cook for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Add garlic in the last minute.
- Return the beef to the skillet. Pour the sauce over the beef and veggies. Toss to coat evenly and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately.
Notes
Slice beef against the grain for tenderness. Do not overcrowd the pan when searing beef to ensure a good sear rather than steaming. The dish stores well in the fridge for up to 3 days and freezes for up to 2 months. For a spicy kick, add jalapeño or red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1.5 cu
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
Keywords: cowboy stir fry, one skillet dinner, quick weeknight meals, flank steak recipe, easy stir fry, BBQ beef, family dinner, meal prep