Description

This quick and easy beef and pepper rice bowl is a high-protein lunch packed with lean beef, colorful bell peppers, and a savory sauce. Perfect for meal prep, weeknight dinners, or a filling post-workout meal.

Ingredients

Scale

14 oz lean ground beef or thinly sliced sirloin
1 large red bell pepper, sliced
1 large green bell pepper, sliced
1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
3 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari/coconut aminos for gluten-free)
1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional, or hoisin for sweeter flavor)
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tsp rice vinegar
1 tsp honey or maple syrup
Black pepper, to taste
Red pepper flakes, optional
2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine)
Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

Rinse 1 cup uncooked rice under cold water until clear. Cook according to package instructions (typically 2 cups water to 1 cup rice) to yield about 2 cups cooked rice. Set aside and keep warm.
While rice cooks, slice red and green bell peppers into thin strips. Thinly slice onion, mince garlic, and grate ginger.
In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add beef and cook 3-4 minutes, breaking up with spatula, until mostly browned. If using sliced beef, cook until just pink is gone (about 2 minutes). Drain excess fat, leaving about 1 tbsp.
Push beef to one side of pan. Add onion, bell peppers, garlic, and ginger to empty space. Cook 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until peppers are just tender but still crisp.
Stir everything together in pan. Pour in sauce and toss well to coat. Cook 1-2 minutes more, until heated through and sauce is bubbling. Add splash of water if pan is dry.
Scoop about 1/2 cup cooked rice into each bowl. Top with beef and pepper mixture. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Use tamari for gluten-free, swap rice for cauliflower rice for low-carb, and tofu or tempeh for vegetarian. Add extra veggies like snap peas or carrots for more nutrition. For meal prep, store rice and beef mixture separately for best texture. Adjust sauce to taste and add lime or Sriracha for extra flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1/2 cup rice and 1/4 beef mixture)
Calories: 400
Sugar: 6
Sodium: 780
Fat: 14
Saturated Fat: 5
Carbohydrates: 36
Fiber: 3
Protein: 28

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