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Beef and Pepper Rice Bowls

A delicious and hearty rice bowl featuring seasoned beef and colorful bell peppers, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Beef and Vegetables
  • 1 pound ground beef 80% lean
  • 1 cup bell peppers sliced (red, green, or yellow)
  • 1 small onion sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
Rice
  • 2 cups jasmine rice uncooked
  • 4 cups water for cooking rice
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons green onions sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds optional

Method
 

Cook the Rice
  1. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine the rice and water in a rice cooker and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Prepare the Beef and Vegetables
  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and garlic, sautéing until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the sliced bell peppers and soy sauce, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until the peppers are tender.
Assemble the Bowls
  1. Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and divide it among four bowls.
  2. Top each bowl of rice with the beef and pepper mixture.
  3. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference or what you have on hand.

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