Easy Beef and Pepper Rice Bowl
This Easy Beef and Pepper Rice Bowl is a quick, protein-packed weeknight dinner made with lean ground beef, colorful bell peppers, and fluffy jasmine rice. Savory, hearty, and ready in under 40 minutes, it’s a healthy bowl that delivers big flavor without the fuss.
Ingredients
For the Base
- 1 lb ground beef (90% lean)
- 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For the Vegetables
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
For Flavor
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- salt to taste
- chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the rice: Combine 1 cup jasmine rice with 2 cups beef broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit 5 minutes before fluffing.
- Brown the beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook 3–4 minutes. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add peppers and garlic: Stir in the sliced bell peppers and minced garlic. Cook for 5 minutes, allowing the peppers to soften slightly while keeping a bit of crunch.
- Combine everything: Add the cooked rice to the skillet along with soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, paprika, and salt. Stir well and heat for 2–3 minutes to blend flavors.
- Serve: Spoon into bowls and garnish with chopped green onions.
Notes
For meal prep, divide into containers and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Add mushrooms, broccoli, or snap peas for extra vegetables, or spice it up with sriracha or red pepper flakes.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 450 kcal
Total Fat: 19g
Protein: 26g
Total Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 70mg
Sodium: 800mg
Total Carbohydrates: 42g - Dietary Fiber: 2g
Protein: 26g