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Side view of a colorful beef and vegetable dish in a butter sauce, garnished and inviting.

Beef & Vegetable Skillet with Butter Sauce

A quick and flavorful skillet dish combining tender beef, fresh vegetables, and a rich butter sauce for a satisfying meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

Meat

  • 1 lb beef sirloin, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Vegetables

  • 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (any color)
  • 1 cup zucchini, sliced
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced

Sauce & Seasonings

  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with water

Pepper

  • to taste Freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear beef until browned, then remove.
  • Add bell peppers and zucchini; sauté until slightly softened. Stir in garlic.
  • Pour in chicken broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, and oregano; stir well.
  • Add cornstarch mixture to thicken sauce. Remove from heat and stir in butter.
  • Return beef to skillet, mix everything, and serve hot.

Notes

For extra flavor, garnish with fresh herbs or serve over rice.
Keyword Beef