WHOLE30 STEAK BITES WITH SWEET POTATOES AND PEPPERS

Steak bites and sweet potatoes with curry aioli for dipping- you heard that right! Meaty, healthy and delicious—can you think of a more delicious skillet dinner?

Lately, I find myself scrambling for weeknight ease. And not just when it comes to dinner—I'm talking in all my meals. For this reason, one-pot dinners, sheet pan meals, and skillet dishes have become my go-tos. They are great for meal-prep, lunch leftovers, can be made quickly and easily, and are usually on the healthy side. So many things to love!

If your house is filled with meat lovers, you’re going to make a lot of people happy with this meal. I made this recipe for a party a few weeks ago and everyone loved it so much they were asking if I had more hidden somewhere for replenishment. In other words, this sirloin steak bite “weeknight dinner” doubles as a crowd-pleasing appetizer! 😋

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.

Ingredients

1 large sweet potato (about 12 ounces) diced into 1″ pieces
1 tsp sea or kosher salt
1 lb flat iron steak diced into 1″ pieces
3 tbsp olive oil divided
2 cloves garlic minced
2 bell peppers seeded and diced into 1″ pieces
4 green onions thinly sliced
2 tbsp coconut aminos
2 tsp cracked black pepper
2 tbsp 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.