Description
This Beef and Pepper Rice Bowl is a quick and flavorful dish featuring sautéed bell peppers, jalapeño, and ground beef seasoned with garlic and soy sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes, it makes a perfect weeknight dinner served over warm cooked rice.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeño, diced
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup soy sauce (low sodium, optional)
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
Optional
- Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the pan: Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat to prepare for cooking the vegetables and beef.
- Sauté vegetables: Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and jalapeño to the pan. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
- Cook beef: Add the ground beef to the pan with the sautéed vegetables. Cook, stirring and breaking up the meat, until the beef is thoroughly browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess grease from the pan to avoid a greasy dish.
- Season: Stir in the soy sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything well to ensure the beef and vegetables are evenly coated with the seasonings.
- Serve: Spoon the beef and pepper mixture over warm cooked rice. Enjoy the dish hot for the best flavor.
Notes
- You can adjust the spiciness by reducing or omitting the jalapeño.
- Use low sodium soy sauce to control the salt level in the dish.
- For a healthier version, substitute ground beef with ground turkey or lean ground meat.
- Cook your rice ahead or use leftover rice to save time.
- Adding fresh herbs like cilantro can brighten the flavors if desired.
