Quick Steak and Potato Hash with Courgette and Bell Pepper
A robust 15-minute skillet hash combining juicy sirloin steak, tender cooked potatoes, crisp courgette, and sweet bell pepper. Packed with protein and iron for steady, satisfying evening energy.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Becky + Lila
Becky created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
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Instructions
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Next: Cut 150g beef steak into bite-sized strips…
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Cut 150g beef steak into bite-sized strips…
Cut 150g beef steak into bite-sized strips and slice 0.5 pcs red bell pepper, 0.5 pcs courgette, and 1 pcs pre-cooked potato into thin 1cm half-moons.
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Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a…
Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a non-stick skillet over high heat until smoking hot, about 1 minute.
Look for: smoking hot
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Add the steak strips in a single…
Add the steak strips in a single layer and sear without moving for 2 minutes until deep brown underneath, then flip and cook for 1 minute more until browned; transfer steak to a plate.
Look for: deep brown underneath, then flip and cook for 1 minute more until browned
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Reduce heat to medium-high
Reduce heat to medium-high, add the sliced potato, red bell pepper, and courgette to the same skillet, and cook for 6 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender-crisp and potato edges turn golden.
Look for: vegetables are tender-crisp and potato edges turn golden
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Return the seared steak and any accumulated…
Return the seared steak and any accumulated juices back to the skillet and toss everything together for 1 minute until warmed through.
Look for: warmed through
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Plate the warm hash immediately and enjoy…
Plate the warm hash immediately and enjoy while fresh.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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