Description
This Beef and Pepper Rice Bowl is a quick, hearty, and flavorful one-skillet meal featuring tender ground beef, colorful bell peppers, and fluffy rice. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, it combines savory seasonings with fresh vegetables for a satisfying and balanced dish.
Ingredients
Beef and Vegetables
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Sauces and Seasonings
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Rice
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
Instructions
- Heat the Oil: Warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the beef and vegetables.
- Cook the Ground Beef: Add 1 lb of ground beef to the skillet. Break it apart with a spoon as it cooks for 5 to 7 minutes until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess grease if necessary to keep the dish from becoming oily.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the sliced onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper to the skillet with the beef. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften but still retain some crunch.
- Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds to release its aroma without burning.
- Season the Mixture: Pour in soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, onion powder, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir thoroughly to evenly coat the beef and vegetables with the flavorful seasoning blend.
- Simmer for Flavor: Allow the mixture to cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally to meld the flavors together.
- Prepare the Bowls: Divide 2 cups of cooked rice among four serving bowls as the base for the beef and pepper topping.
- Assemble and Garnish: Spoon the savory beef and pepper mixture over the rice in each bowl. Garnish with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for added flavor and texture.
- Serve Warm: Serve the bowls immediately while warm for a comforting and delicious meal.
Notes
- Use any combination of colorful bell peppers available to you for variety.
- Brown rice, jasmine rice, or basmati rice are all suitable alternatives depending on your preference.
- For extra heat, add more red pepper flakes or drizzle some hot sauce over the finished dish.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
