Description
Beef and Pepper Rice Bowls are a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender beef strips with vibrant peppers, all served on a fluffy bed of rice. This delightful meal is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, guaranteed to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef strips (sirloin or flank steak)
- 2 bell peppers (red or yellow), sliced
- 1 medium sweet onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes for added heat
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by washing and slicing the bell peppers and onions while mincing the garlic.
- Cook the rice according to package instructions; typically, combine 1 cup rice with 2 cups water, bring to a boil, then simmer until fluffy (about 15-20 minutes).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent, then add bell peppers and cook until tender-crisp (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add beef strips and minced garlic to the skillet; cook until browned on all sides (approximately 5 minutes).
- Pour in soy sauce along with salt and pepper; stir well and let simmer for another 3-4 minutes.
- Serve the beef mixture over rice, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg