Description
A bold, savory beef and pepper rice bowl with soy glaze, ready in 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef and Pepper Mixture:
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 tbsp neutral oil (canola or avocado)
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tbsp chicken broth or water
- Optional: pinch red pepper flakes or splash of sriracha
For Serving:
- 3 cups cooked jasmine or short-grain rice
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- Optional: fried egg, pickled radish, chili crisp, shredded nori
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: Rinse 1½ cups rice until water runs clear. Cook with 1¾ cups water and a pinch of salt. Let steam 5 mins after cooking, then fluff.
- Mix the Sauce: Combine soy sauce, hoisin, oyster sauce, vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, and optional broth or flakes in a bowl.
- Brown the Beef: Heat oil in a skillet. Cook beef with salt and pepper for 6–8 mins until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add Peppers: Stir in bell peppers. Cook 4–5 mins until crisp-tender and blistered.
- Glaze & Simmer: Stir in sauce. Simmer 2–3 mins until slightly thickened. Adjust seasoning.
- Assemble Bowls: Serve rice topped with beef-pepper mix, scallions, sesame seeds, and optional toppings.
Notes
- Substitute ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles for beef.
- Use tamari for gluten-free, or cauliflower rice for low-carb.
- Store components separately for up to 4 days; reheat gently with broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 475 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg