This easy one skillet recipe for beef tips with peppers and onions is hearty, full of flavor, and exactly what you need for a quick weeknight dinner. Not only is this recipe easy and delicious, it is also Whole30 compliant, Paleo friendly, and gluten free. It is sure to be a new family favorite. 

A Quick One Skillet Dinner: Healthy Steak Tips with Peppers and Onions

If you have been following along for a little while, you probably can tell that I am a fan of quick and easy meals. Sure, sometimes I do not mind spending a little extra time in the kitchen, but I absolutely love creating quick one skillet recipes that take thirty minutes to make from start to finish.

Just for fun, here are a few of my favorite one-skillet wonders to add your menu:

These beef tips with peppers and onions recipe is going to be another delicious recipe that I can add to my list of one-skillet favorites and I am pretty positive that you will love it, too.

Watch How to Make This Recipe

This recipe has it all – tender steak, lots of garlic, onion, crisp bell peppers, and mushrooms. It’s one of those hearty, satisfying, stick to your ribs meals that will not take you any time at all to make but is such a crowd pleaser at the same time.

Not only is delicious this recipe is also Whole30 compliant, Paleo friendly, low carb, and naturally gluten free.

The Ingredients You’ll Need to Make This Recipe

peppers, onions, and garlic on a wooden cutting board

One of the things I think you’ll love about this recipe is how easy it is to customize based on what ingredients you may already have on hand. You can easily switch up the color of the peppers, the type of onion you use, or even the protein you choose (although I highly recommend steak).

Steak: For this recipe I like to use sirloin steak or any piece that has good marbling throughout. If your grocery store does not have sirloin available at the time, tell your butcher what you are planning to do with the meat and ask for their suggestions. They will usually be able to help you choose a cut of steak that will work well for this recipe.

Bell Peppers: You can really use whatever bell peppers you prefer for this one skillet dish. I went with orange and green but feel free to use any combination of your favorite colors.

Mushrooms: Steak and mushrooms go together like peanut butter and jelly, so it only makes sense to throw a few in this skillet. If you just cannot stand the thought of mushrooms (I know some people just are not a fan) feel free to leave them out.

Onion: Half a yellow onion should do the trick for this dish. Of course, just as with the bell peppers, feel free to switch things up and use a white or red onion if that is all you have available.

Garlic: It would not be a steak recipe with a few cloves of fresh garlic. I know it can be a pain to mince, but fresh garlic really is the best option for maximum flavor.

Apple Cider Vinegar: In this recipe, the apple cider vinegar works to deglaze the pan to make sure you get all those lovely flavorful brown bits.

Fun Flavor Variations

Not only are the ingredients for this recipe customizable, there are also some fun ways to switch up the flavor in this dish.

  • Asian Inspired Beef Tips: add in coconut aminos, sesame oil, and fresh ginger to create an Asian flavored beef tip skillet.
  • Taco Flavored Beef Tips: season the beef with ground cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice for a flavorful twist

How to Cook Perfect Steak Tips with Onions and Peppers?

raw steak seasoned with salt and pepper

Step 1: First, start by prepping the sirloin steak. Cut the steak into small bite sized pieces and then add to a bowl. Season with salt and pepper and stir until the beef is well coated in the seasoning.

Step 2: Next, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the skillet is hot, you can add in your cooking fat. For this particular recipe I prefer to use ghee or avocado oil.

If you have never used ghee before, it has the flavor of butter but the dairy proteins have been removed. It can be a great option if you do not like to use dairy.

Add the steak bites to the skillet cook for 3-5 minutes until browned on all sides. Then, remove the pan and set aside.

raw steak cooking in a cast iron skillet

Step 3: Once the beef has been removed from the pan, add the apple cider vinegar to the skillet to deglaze the pan. Then, add the minced garlic, onion, and diced peppers. Cook the veggies for 10-12 more minutes until the sliced onion is translucent and the bell peppers are tender yet crisp.

cooked steak bites on white plate

Step 4: Finally, it’s time to finish off the dish by adding the steak and their juices back to the skillet. When the beef is back in the pan, give everything a good stir until well combined and cook for 2-3 more minutes until the steak is hot.

Once everything is good and hot, you can remove the skillet from the heat and garnish with fresh sliced green onion before serving.

How to Serve Your Steak and Veggies

My favorite way to serve these beef tips is with a fresh salad and mashed potatoes or mashed cauliflower. A few other great options are roasted veggies, cauliflower rice, or roasted potatoes!

One Skillet Beef Tips with Peppers and Onions in cast iron skillet with wooden serving spoon

More Delicious Recipes to Love

Philly Cheesesteak Skillet

Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Enchilada Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Slow Cooker Chipotle Beef Bowls

Sheet Pan Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowls

I hope you give these One Skillet Beef Tips a try! It’s a quick and easy recipe that everyone will love!

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beef tips, peppers, and onions in a cast iron skillet

One Skillet Beef Tips with Peppers and Onions

  • Author: Ashlea Carver
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free
  • Author: Ashlea Carver
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ tbsp ghee or avocado oil
  • 1 pound sirloin steak, cut into small bite sized pieces
  • 2 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced into large chunks
  • 1 orange bell pepper, diced into large chunks
  • ½ yellow onion, sliced
  • 1 ½ cups sliced baby bella mushrooms
  • ¼ cup sliced green onion, for garnish

Method

  1. Add the steak to a mixing bowl and season with salt and pepper. Stir until well combined.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the skillet is hot, you can add in the ghee. Next, add the steak bites to the skillet cook for 3-5 minutes until browned on all sides. Remove the meat from the pan and set aside.
  3. Add the apple cider vinegar to the skillet to deglaze the pan. Then, add the minced garlic, onion, mushrooms, and diced peppers. Cook the veggies for 10-12 more minutes until the sliced onion is translucent and the bell peppers are tender yet crisp.
  4. Add the steak and its juices back to the skillet. When the beef is back in the pan, give everything a good stir until well combined and cook for 2-3 more minutes until the steak is hot.
  5. Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish with fresh sliced green onion before serving.
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18 Comments

  1. Excellent recipe! Very easy, minimal dishes, and so tasty. This came out perfectly. Thank you!






  2. I just made this and it is super easy and delicious! I got just a little heavy handed on the fresh minced garlic and the mushrooms, cause I like them LOL, added some green peppers just for more color, and used filet mignon. I was worried that this would not have enough seasoning or flavor, but WOW, the flavor is perfect! I will definitely be making this many many more times!






    1. Ashlea Carver says:

      I’m so happy you enjoyed the recipe, Pam!

  3. I wasn’t sure about this recipe since I tend to over flavor things. I tried it anyway.
    It was so delicious and flavorful! My husband said that he wouldn’t mind having it every night.
    Thank you!!






  4. I’m fixing to try this recipe but I don’t have apple cider vinegar! Is there something else that I can use?

    1. Ashlea Carver says:

      water would work!

  5. Christine Callahan says:

    Quick easy and tasty!






  6. This recipe is wonderful and so much more flavor-packed than meets the eye! I added garlic to the steak in addition to salt and pepper and had this with some whole wheat tortillas I happened to have in the fridge. Delicious!






    1. Ashlea Carver says:

      I’m so glad you loved the recipe, KS!

  7. Just tried this recipe and it was so much more packed with flavor than meets the eye! This will definitely become a staple. The only thing I did differently was sprinkle garlic powder on the steak in addition to salt and pepper :).






  8. This is on weekly rotation in my home. It’s simple to make and so tasty. I serve it over cauliflower rice or jasmine rice. Deglazing the pan w/ Apple cider vinegar is magic!
    It makes the flavors stand out. So glad to have learned this tip & have an easy go to dish on busy days.






    1. Ashlea Carver says:

      So happy you love this recipe, Myra! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review!

  9. made this twice already since first coming across. So easy and delicious!






  10. This recipe was super simple and very delicious!






  11. This recipe seems so simple and yummy. Cant wait to try it tonite! Thank you!






  12. I had some Butcher Box beef tips and I came across this recipe. It did not disappoint. It was very easy and was a perfect addition to my sides.






  13. Amy Keighley says:

    Love this recipe but I noticed you don’t include when to put in the mushrooms in the directions! I threw them in with the peppers and onions so hoping that is right 🙂

  14. Jennifer Kavu says:

    This looks delicious and so easy! Right up my alley! I discovered you recently and I have to tell you that I think you’re just darling. I think I’ll give this a try this weekend. One question…what kind of skillet do you use…cast iron?