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Beef and Pepper Rice Bowl Recipe

4.8 from 97 reviews

A flavorful Beef and Pepper Rice Bowl featuring sautéed bell peppers, jalapeño, and ground beef seasoned with garlic and soy sauce. This quick and easy stovetop dish is perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal served over rice.

Ingredients

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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 low sodium soy sauce (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • Cooked rice (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Heat Butter: Place a large pan over medium heat and melt the butter until it is fully liquefied and starting to bubble slightly.
  2. 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 soften and their flavors start to meld.
  3. Cook Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to the pan with the vegetables. Break it apart with a spatula and cook until the beef is fully browned and no longer pink, and the vegetables are tender.
  4. Drain Excess Grease: Carefully drain any excess grease from the pan to avoid a greasy final dish, then return the meat and vegetable mixture to the pan.
  5. Season the Mixture: Stir in the soy sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to ensure the seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the beef and peppers.
  6. Serve: Serve the beef and pepper mixture hot, optionally over cooked rice for a complete meal. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • Use low sodium soy sauce to control salt content, or omit if preferred.
  • For added heat, leave the jalapeño seeds in when dicing.
  • This dish pairs excellently with steamed jasmine or basmati rice.
  • To make it gluten-free, ensure soy sauce is gluten-free or substitute with tamari.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated on the stovetop or microwave.

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