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Beef Pepper Rice Bowl

Savor the Best Beef Pepper Rice Bowl in Just 30 Minutes

This Beef Pepper Rice Bowl is a quick, satisfying dish ready in 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or crumbled tofu/tempeh for a vegetarian version
For the Vegetables
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil any cooking oil can work in a pinch
  • 1 Onion diced, yellow or white recommended
  • 1-2 Bell Peppers sliced, any color preferred
  • 2-3 Garlic minced, fresh recommended
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice can swap for white or brown rice
For the Flavor Boost
  • 2 cups Beef Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce use tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce optional
  • to taste Ground Black Pepper
  • to taste Paprika use smoked for extra depth
For the Garnish
  • to taste Chopped Green Onions for freshness

Equipment

  • Deep skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Add 1 diced onion and sauté for about 3 minutes until translucent and slightly golden.
  3. Add 1-2 sliced bell peppers and 2-3 minced garlic cloves; cook for 5 minutes until softened.
  4. Push veggies to the edges, add 1 pound of ground beef, and brown for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked.
  5. Stir in 1 cup of uncooked jasmine rice, 2 cups of hot beef broth, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce. Season with ground black pepper and paprika. Bring to a simmer.
  6. Reduce heat, cover skillet, and cook for about 18 minutes without lifting the lid.
  7. After 18 minutes, turn off heat, fluff rice, add salt to taste, and let rest for 5 minutes.
  8. Sprinkle chopped green onions on top, serve in bowls or family-style from the pan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allow the dish to rest after cooking to enhance the flavors and texture.

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