Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (or thinly sliced beef steak)
- 2 cups cooked brown or white rice
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 tsp sesame oil (optional, for extra flavor)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions & sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions. Set aside and keep warm.
- Wash and slice the bell peppers and onion. Mince the garlic.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef (or sliced beef) and cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Remove from pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed. Toss in the sliced peppers and onion. Stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until just tender-crisp.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and stir for 30 seconds. Return the beef to the pan, then add soy sauce and sesame oil. Stir everything together until well coated and heated through.
- Spoon rice into bowls, top with the beef and pepper mixture, and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if using.
Notes
Use pre-cooked rice to save time. Feel free to swap in cauliflower rice for a low-carb version or try ground turkey, chicken, or tofu for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: healthy beef rice bowl, quick dinner, meal prep, bell pepper stir-fry