Description
Looking for a quick and satisfying meal? This Beef and Pepper Rice Bowl is packed with tender beef, vibrant bell peppers, and a savory, slightly sweet sauce served over fluffy rice. It’s a one-pan wonder that’s perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
For the Beef Stir-Fry:
- Ground beef or thinly sliced beef (1 lb)
- Bell peppers (2, any color, sliced into strips)
- Onion (1 small, thinly sliced)
- Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
- Ginger (1 tsp, minced or grated)
- Green onions (¼ cup, chopped, for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (1 tsp, for garnish, optional)
- Vegetable oil (1 tbsp, for cooking)
For the Sauce:
- Soy sauce (3 tbsp)
- Oyster sauce (1 tbsp)
- Honey (1 tbsp, for a hint of sweetness)
- Rice vinegar (1 tbsp, for a little tang)
- Cornstarch (1 tsp, to thicken the sauce)
- Water (2 tbsp, to mix with cornstarch)
- Black pepper (½ tsp, adjust to taste)
- Red pepper flakes (¼ tsp, optional for heat)
For Serving:
- Cooked white or brown rice (2 cups, warm and fluffy)
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, rice vinegar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. In another small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks (about 5 minutes for ground beef or 3 minutes per side for sliced beef). Remove from the pan and set aside.
In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed. Stir-fry the onions, bell peppers, garlic, and ginger for about 3-4 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp.
Return the cooked beef to the pan. Pour in the sauce and stir well. Add the cornstarch slurry and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and vegetables.
Scoop warm rice into bowls and top with the beef and pepper stir-fry. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Use thinly sliced beef for quicker cooking.
- Don’t overcook the bell peppers to keep them crisp.
- Adjust sweetness or spice level based on preference.
- Swap white rice for quinoa or cauliflower rice for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 1
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired