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Healthy Beef and Pepper Rice Bowl

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A quick, high-protein dinner featuring lean ground beef, colorful bell peppers, and fluffy rice, all tossed in a savory soy-garlic sauce. This easy, wholesome bowl is perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450g) lean ground beef (93% lean, 7% fat)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tablespoon jarred)
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) low-sodium soy sauce (plus 2 more tablespoons for sauce)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 3 cups cooked brown or white rice (about 1 1/2 cups uncooked)
  • Water or low-sodium chicken broth (as directed on rice package)
  • 2 large bell peppers (any color), sliced into strips
  • 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas (optional)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon (7g) honey (optional)
  • Sesame seeds (for topping)
  • Chopped cilantro (for topping)
  • Sriracha or chili garlic sauce (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Cook the rice: Rinse 1 1/2 cups uncooked rice under cold water. Combine with 3 cups water or broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes (white rice) or 35-40 minutes (brown rice) until fluffy. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
  2. Prep the veggies: Slice bell peppers into strips and onion into half-moons. Mince garlic if using fresh.
  3. Brown the beef: Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed. Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Season the beef: Add 2 tablespoons soy sauce, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir well. Remove beef from pan and set aside, keeping juices.
  5. Sauté peppers and onion: Add sliced peppers and onion to the same pan. Sauté over medium-high, stirring often, until just tender but still crisp, about 4 minutes. Add frozen peas for the last minute if using.
  6. Combine everything: Return cooked beef (plus juices) to the pan with peppers and onions. Add cooked rice. Drizzle in 2 tablespoons soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey if using. Stir to combine.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more soy sauce or pepper to taste.
  8. Serve: Scoop into bowls. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and cilantro. Serve hot with sriracha or chili garlic sauce on the side.

Notes

Use tamari for gluten-free. Swap rice for cauliflower rice for low-carb. Ground turkey or plant-based crumbles work as substitutes. Use day-old rice for best texture. Sauté veggies in batches if pan is small. Adjust soy sauce and spice to taste. Leftovers keep well for meal prep and freeze up to 2 months.

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