Beef & Pepper Rice Bowls: Quick, Easy, and Flavor-Packed Delight
Beef & Pepper Rice Bowls are a quick and easy weeknight meal that delivers incredible flavor and satisfaction.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Pot for rice
Ingredients
For the Rice
- 1 cup Rice white, brown, or jasmine
For the Stir Fry
- 1 tablespoon Oil vegetable, canola, or olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow Onion or red onion or shallots
- 2 cups Bell Peppers mixed colors
- 1 medium Zucchini or broccoli or snap peas
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
For the Sauce
- ¼ cup Soy Sauce low-sodium recommended
- 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar or honey or coconut sugar
- 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes adjust to taste
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions. Optionally, brown the rice in butter for flavor.
- Chop the onion, bell peppers, and zucchini into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet, heat oil and sauté chopped onions until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add bell peppers and zucchini to the skillet; stir for 5-10 minutes until tender. Add garlic last minute.
- Push veggies to one side; add ground beef, breaking it up. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Drain excess grease if needed. Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for a few minutes.
- Serve the mixture over the cooked rice, garnishing with soy sauce, sesame seeds, or green onions if desired.
Notes
Want to add crunch? Garnish with sesame seeds for an extra touch. For meal prep, chop veggies and sauce ahead of time.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 150mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg
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