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Beef and Pepper Rice Bowl

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Beef and Pepper Rice Bowl is a quick and flavorful one-pan meal made with lean ground beef, colorful bell peppers, and a savory-sweet Asian-inspired sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this hearty rice bowl is customizable, nutritious, and better than takeout—ready in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 sweet yellow onion (or regular yellow onion)
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 yellow bell pepper
  • Minced garlic
  • Fresh ginger root (grated)
  • Lean ground beef (90/10 or 80/20)
  • Low-sodium soy sauce
  • Hoisin sauce
  • Sriracha sauce
  • Kosher salt (optional)
  • Fresh cracked black pepper (optional)
  • Jasmine rice (cooked)
  • Optional Garnish: Sesame seeds, Sliced green onions

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onions and bell peppers for 5–7 minutes until softened.
  2. Add minced garlic and grated ginger and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat if needed.
  4. Stir in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and Sriracha. Season with salt and pepper if needed. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to combine flavors.
  5. Spoon the beef and pepper mixture over cooked jasmine rice.
  6. Top with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.

Notes

  • Substitute with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
  • Serve over cauliflower rice or in lettuce wraps for low-carb options.
  • Increase Sriracha or add chili flakes for more heat.
  • Frozen bell peppers can be used—sauté longer to reduce moisture.

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