Description
Get ready to elevate your dinner game with this quick and savory Beef Pepper Rice Bowl! It’s a one-pan wonder that blends juicy ground beef, colorful bell peppers, and fluffy white rice with a punchy soy-garlic sauce. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and satisfies the whole family. Packed with protein, full of flavor, and ready in 30 minutes—this is your new go-to dish when you’re craving comfort with a kick. Whether you’re after quick dinner ideas, easy meal prep solutions, or satisfying food ideas, this beef bowl hits the spot.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 cup red bell pepper, diced
1 cup green bell pepper, diced
1 cup yellow bell pepper, diced
3 cups cooked white rice
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons green onions, sliced (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat if needed.
2. Add diced bell peppers to the skillet and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until slightly softened.
3. Stir in garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, and black pepper. Simmer everything together for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the cooked rice and toss well until evenly coated with the sauce.
5. Drizzle sesame oil over the mixture and stir one final time.
6. Top with green onions and serve warm.
Notes
Make sure to use freshly cooked rice or day-old rice that’s been fluffed to avoid clumping.
Adjust the black pepper amount to your spice preference—add more for extra kick!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: quick dinner, easy beef recipe, ground beef rice bowl, pepper rice, weeknight dinner