Grilled Beef and Bell Pepper Sheet Pan Dinner
A simple sheet pan meal combining marinated beef strips and colorful bell peppers, roasted to smoky perfection for an easy weeknight dinner. This american-inspired beef (gluten free) ready in about 28 minutes pairs beef sirloin strips, olive oil, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef sirloin strips
- 1 large, sliced into 1/2-inch strips red bell pepper
- 1 large, sliced into 1/2-inch strips yellow bell pepper
- 1 large, sliced into 1/2-inch strips green bell pepper
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
Equipment for this recipe
Top-rated tools to make this recipe successfully.
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F and line a large sheet pan with foil. In a large bowl, combine 1 lb beef sirloin strips, 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves. Toss to coat evenly.
- Step 2: Spread the marinated beef strips evenly on the sheet pan. Arrange 1 large sliced red bell pepper, 1 large sliced yellow bell pepper, and 1 large sliced green bell pepper around the beef in a single layer.
- Step 3: Roast in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, stirring the vegetables halfway through, until the beef is cooked through and the peppers are tender with slightly charred edges. Remove from oven and serve hot.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Grilled Beef and Bell Pepper Sheet Pan Dinner take to make?
Total time is about 28 minutes (10 min prep + 18 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Grilled Beef and Bell Pepper Sheet Pan Dinner?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep beef sirloin strips from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Grilled Beef and Bell Pepper Sheet Pan Dinner?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Grilled Beef and Bell Pepper Sheet Pan Dinner for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Grilled Beef and Bell Pepper Sheet Pan Dinner gluten free?
Yes — this recipe is tagged gluten free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
