Description
Healthy Beef and Pepper Rice Bowl is a flavorful, nutritious, and protein-packed meal that combines lean ground beef, colorful bell peppers, and wholesome rice or cauliflower rice. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners, meal prep, or a low carb option, this easy-to-make dish is packed with vibrant flavors and essential nutrients to keep you energized and satisfied.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup cooked brown rice or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option
- 2 large bell peppers (any color, sliced)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free version
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: sliced green onions, sesame seeds, hot sauce
Instructions
- Start by dicing the onion, mincing the garlic, and slicing the bell peppers into strips. Cook the rice in advance, or use leftover rice for quick meal prep.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a tablespoon of oil, then cook the ground beef until browned and cooked through. Season with salt, pepper, and half of the soy sauce. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add a little more oil if needed. Sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant, then add the sliced peppers. Cook until tender but still crisp, about 4-5 minutes.
- Return the cooked beef to the skillet with the vegetables. Add the remaining soy sauce and sesame oil, stirring to combine. Serve the mixture over cooked rice or cauliflower rice for a quick, nutritious dinner. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds for added flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute any color of bell peppers according to your preference.
- Using cauliflower rice makes this dish low carb and suitable for keto or keto-friendly diets.
- Ensure that the beef is lean to keep the dish healthy and low in saturated fat.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or snap peas for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg