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Steak and Shishito Peppers Stir Fry

Published: Jul 22, 2019 · Last Updated: Feb 1, 2023 by Aimee - This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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steak and shishito peppers

This steak and shishito pepper stir fry is full of umami flavor and it's so quick to make! It's the perfect balance of savory and spice, and the steak and shishitos are delicious served with rice.

steak and sliced shishito peppers with chopsticks.

A few years ago, I brought you a recipe for a blistered shishito pepper appetizer that I LOVE, but I wanted to do something different this time and incorporate shishito peppers into a main dish.

So hello steak and shishito peppers that are stir fried to perfection. Yum yum yum.

This steak and shishito pepper dish comes together so quickly. It's kinda like a version of pepper steak, beef and broccoli, or even Mongolian beef (I love this Instant Pot version), but with a kick.

The shishito peppers add a nice flavor and touch of spice, while the soy adds that umami flavor we all crave. It also has a touch of brown sugar for sweetness.

I love slicing up the shishito peppers in this recipe to create a sort of shishito pepper salsa, but you can leave them whole if you prefer.

Ingredients

  • Steak (round, top round, or flank), sliced into thin strips
  • Shishito peppers
  • Canola oil (or other neutral oil)
  • Garlic
  • Soy sauce
  • Light brown sugar
  • Water

What are shishito peppers?

Shishito peppers are used a lot in East Asian cooking and are pretty mild in terms of spiciness... most of the time. About 1 in every 10-20 peppers will have a bit of a kick to them. And that's part of the fun in eating them!

Of course, in a dish like this steak and shishito peppers, you cut up all the shishito peppers, so it should balance out the spicy ones, so you're not suddenly surprised with a mouthful of heat.

Blistered Shishito Peppers in a wok.

Where can you find shishito peppers?

I've seen them all around the farmer's markets here lately in Austin.

You can also find them at Trader Joe's when they are in season (which is usually where I wind up getting them, thanks to my frequent Trader Joe's runs). I've also spotted them at Whole Foods.

When are shishito peppers in season?

Their peak season is summer and early fall. They are harder to find when they aren't in season, of course, so get some while they are in season!

How to serve

The steak and shishito pepper stir fry can easily feed 4, and is great served over white rice, brown rice, or quinoa. I love making some sesame rice to serve with them.

two bowls of steak and shishito peppers served with rice.
steak and shishito peppers in a bowl with rice on the side.
steak and shishitos up close.

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Steak and Shishito Peppers

Recipe by Aimee
This steak and shishito pepper recipe is full of umami flavor and it's so quick to make! It's the perfect balance of savory and spice, and the steak and shishitos are delicious served with rice.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 278 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound steak (round, top round, or flank steak) sliced into thin strips
  • 6 oz shishito peppers
  • 2 tablespoon neutral oil (such as canola) divided
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2.5 tablespoon light brown sugar

Instructions
 

  • Prep the steak by slicing into thin strips against the grain.
  • Slice the shishito peppers, discarding the top stems and mince the garlic cloves.
  • In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat.
  • Add the steak to the pan and cook until browned. Remove the steak from the pan, and wipe the pan clean.
  • Add 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Add the garlic and the shishito peppers. Saute for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add the steak back to the pan. Cook everything for 3 minutes.
  • In a bowl, add the soy sauce, water and brown sugar. Stir to combine. Then pour into the skillet. Cook for an additional five minutes.
  • Serve over rice, cauliflower rice, or quinoa.

Notes

  • Use any neutral oil you wish, such as canola, vegetable, or sunflower. These won't introduce additional flavors to the dish that could affect how it tastes. Try to avoid using oils like olive oil that can impart their own flavor into the dish.
  • I like to slice the shishito peppers, but if you like, you can leave them whole when cooking.

Nutrition

Calories: 278kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 28gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 1825mgPotassium: 467mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

If nutrition info is shown, values are based on an online calculator and are estimates. Please verify using your own data.

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  1. Mary

    August 11, 2020 at 10:10 pm

    5 stars
    Great recipe. Easy, not many ingredients. My husband grows the peppers and we too were looking for something else to do with them.

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  2. Karla

    July 27, 2019 at 3:47 pm

    Looks good! Also looks easy to make. Thank you

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