Steak Bites with Sweet Potatoes and Peppers are one-skillet wonder you'll return to again and again! Easy, fast, filling and nutritious, this is really good real food at it's most delicious.
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Oh, hey there Whole30 friends! And non-Whole30 friends! How about, hey there friends who love real food that's fast, easy, healthy and loaded with flavor?? Yep - that works, because that's exactly what we're serving up today.
These Whole30 steak bites are flavor-filled, nutrient dense, and finger-licking delicious. With sweet potatoes, bell peppers, and a big pop of cilantro, this is a fast and filling weeknight dinner recipe that everyone will love.
Whole30 steak bites with sweet potatoes and peppers require one pan and are ready in under 45 minutes. Whole30 or not, this is a family friendly recipe you'll return to again and again!
How to Make Healthy Steak Bites
This recipe for Whole30 steak bites is packed with tons of flavor and huge pops of vitamins thanks to colorful sweet potatoes and bell peppers. It's an easy, approachable weeknight dinner recipe that's ready in under 45 minutes. Flat iron steak pan sears well, and retains a tender texture and meaty flavor. If you have a few extra bucks, sirloin is also an excellent cut for this recipe.
First prepare the sweet potatoes. You'll pre-cook them in the microwave so that they pan-sear quickly later in the recipe. Dice a large sweet potato into 1" chunks, place into a microwave-safe bowl, sprinkle with sea salt, then cover and microwave until tender, but not soft - anywhere from 4-6 minutes. They're ready when you can insert the tip of a knife into a piece and meet just a bit of resistance. Be mindful not to overcook or you'll end up with mush. No bueno.
Pat your steak dry with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel, then trim of any excessive fat and sinew; dice into 1" pieces. Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the diced steak to the pan in a single layer and allow the pieces to sear for about 2 minutes. Turn the pieces and sear for another 2 minutes per side, about 10 minutes total.
At around the 10-minute mark, the steak should be seared and slightly charred on the outside and medium on the inside. AKA, perfect. Remove the steak from the skillet using a slotted spoon and set aside onto a plate.
Reduce the heat to medium low, add another tablespoon of oil to the pan, and then add the sweet potatoes. Toss 'em in the fat and saute until slightly charred, about 4 minutes. Give them a good stir halfway through. If they start to stick, add a bit more oil.
Make a well in the center of the potatoes and add some minced garlic. Stir and saute the garlic until it's fragrant, about a minute, then add the diced bell peppers and sliced green onions to the pan. Saute the vegetables, stirring frequently, until the onions wilt and the peppers just start to soften - another 3 or 4 minutes.
Add the steak back to the pan, along with any juices accumulated on the plate, and pour in 2 tablespoons coconut aminos. Saute and stir continuously until the liquid evaporates and the ingredients are thoroughly tossed - about a minute. Sprinkle the everything with a healthy dusting of cracked black pepper. Plate it up, and sprinkle generously with fresh cilantro.
So easy. So good. So delicious! These steak bites are the perfect Whole30 dinner recipe to keep you fueled and feelin' fine.
Dietary Accommodations, Variations, and Storage
- Naturally Whole30 and paleo
- Gluten free, dairy free, nut free
- Low carb, with 19 grams net carbs per serving
- I like using flat iron steak for this recipe. Sirloin works well too.
- Add a diced jalapeno along with the garlic in step 4 for a kick of spice, or top with Whole30 sriracha
- This recipe works great for meal prep! Divide into meal prep containers and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, pan sear in a hot skillet for 3-4 minutes; or, microwave for one minute, stir, then microwave in additional 30 second intervals until desired temperature is reached.
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- Paleo Turkey Burgers with Guacamole
- Italian Sausage Zucchini Boats
- Steak Fajita Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette
- Chili Con Carne with Roasted Peppers
- Slow Cooker Apple Cider Pulled Pork
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Whole30 Steak Bites with Sweet Potatoes and Peppers
Description
Ingredients
- 1 large sweet potato (about 12 ounces), diced into 1" pieces
- 1 teaspoon sea or kosher salt
- 1 lb flat iron steak, diced into 1" pieces
- 3 tablespoon olive oil, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bell peppers, seeded and diced into 1" pieces
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoon coconut aminos
- 2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Place the diced sweet potatoes into a microwave safe bowl, then sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Cover with a plate and microwave on high until just barely tender, 4-6 minutes. Stir once halfway through. The potatoes are ready when you can piece one with the tip of a knife and meet just a bit of resistance. Take care not to overcook at this stage or they'll turn out mushy later.
- Heat a 12” skillet over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and heat until shimmering. Add the steak in a single layer. Cook, turning every two minutes, until the pieces are browned and the center is medium, about 10 minutes. Remove the steak from the skillet using a slotted spoon and set aside onto a plate.
- Add the third tablespoon olive oil to the skillet. Add the sweet potatoes, toss to coat in the fat and cook until browned, stirring occasionally, until browned, 3-4 minutes.
- Make a well in the center of the pan and add the garlic. Sautee, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the bell pepper and scallions and toss with the potatoes. Sautee, stirring occasionally, until the peppers are bite tender, 3-4 minutes.
- Add the steak and juices back to the pan along with the coconut aminos. Toss all ingredients and cook an additional 1- 2 minutes until the liquid has evaporated.
- Add the pepper and cilantro, toss, and remove from heat. Portion onto plates, top with additional fresh cilantro if desired, and serve immediately.
Deasha
This is amazing!!! Have been making almost every week on my “whole 60” journey.
Meghan
Delicious! Whole family loved it!
Rhonda
I made this tonight for dinner & it was awesome! My husband & I both loved it! Very flavorful!
Dee
This recipe is fantastic! It has become a weekly staple during my “whole 60” journey. Will continue to make this after my whole30 journey as well.
Anita
We tried this tonight. I took out the peppers and pepper to avoid nightshades and added in chopped asparagus instead. I just put them In when you put the sweet potato in. It was great! Definitely will make again
Megan
This is sooooo good!!! I added rice for my kiddos
Didn’t have coconut aminos so I just used regular aminos.
Alexis Butler
Quick and easy full of flavor.
Tammie
This recipe is super easy and very tasty! The whole family loved it!
Paula Lear
Delicious, my husband really liked it too. He loved the jalapeños
Tiziana
Absolutely fantastic! I switched it up a little because I only had one bell pepper. I added a whole Vidalia onion, large chop. Also, I moved the sweet potato to the back end to keep it from getting mushy. Absolutely going into regular rotation. Thank you!
Jazzie
this was a winner!
Darcey
Do u peel the potatoes?
Alexandra Raderstorf
Delicious! This is a recipe I keep going back to:)
Tiffany
This meal came out pretty sweet. We added hot sauce in ours’ to balance the flavors. Then it was pretty delicious.
Cynthia Ferrufino
This is one my my favorite recipes. Absolutely delicious and always part of my dinner rotation whether or not I’m doing Whole30.
Zuelekha Mance
I love this recipe! I just added yellow onions! It was delicious! Thank you
Mark A Winkler
Easy to make, delicious mix of flavors, yum!!!
Sharon
I added 1 tsp. of pepper instead of 2 and it was plenty.. I also added some stir-fried mushrooms at the end. I didn't have the coconut amino so I substituted soy sauce.
Bryanna
Are we supposed to season the steak at all? I’m worried it wont have much flavor without seasoning.
Vickey
I’m making this recipe tonight. I made it last week and quickly decided that I needed to have it again soon! Thank you for creating wonderful recipes.
Julie
Delicious, quick and easy!
Keri
I never leave ratings/reviews, but I had to on this one. Absolutely delicious! Will definitely be going into the regular rotation!
Melissa
I’m not doing Whole 30 - just trying to make healthier choices, but my husband and I LOVE this recipe.
Gail
This was so easy and very tasty! The only thing I added was a squeeze of lime. The whole family loved it. Can’t wait to try more of your recipes !
Lacie
I wish it wouldn't have taken me so long to find this recipe. We keep wanting to try to add stuff to and try different things, but this recipe is perfection so we just leave it as is.
Kelli O’Harrow
This looks delicious! Any recs for preparing sweet potatoes without a microwave? Roast briefly or boil?
Thanks!
Danielle Esposti
You can definitely roast the potatoes first and add them in at the end (step 6). Parboiling on the stove works too - place the potatoes in a pot, cover with water and season with a bit of salt. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, allow them to boil for 1 minute, then strain and shake and allow to air dry for a minute or two.