Description
This Beef Pepper Rice Bowl is a fast, flavorful weeknight dinner made with tender ground beef, crisp bell peppers, and a savory peppery sauce that clings to every grain of rice. It’s easy to make, budget-friendly, and perfect for meal prep — comfort food made simple.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (85–90% lean for best flavor balance)
2 bell peppers (any color), thinly sliced
1 small onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
3 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon honey
½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1–2 tablespoons oil (canola, avocado, or sesame)
Garnishes: sliced green onions, sesame seeds, chili oil (optional)
Instructions
Brown the Beef: Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat and set aside.
Sauté the Veggies: In the same pan, cook the onions and bell peppers for 3–4 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp.
Add Garlic & Ginger: Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, black pepper, and cornstarch. Pour into the pan with the vegetables and stir until the sauce starts to thicken and turn glossy.
Combine: Return the beef to the pan, tossing to coat everything evenly in the sauce.
Add Rice: Fold in the cooked rice and mix gently to combine. Let it heat through for 2–3 minutes.
Serve: Spoon into bowls, top with garnishes, and enjoy hot!
Notes
Make it spicy: Add red pepper flakes or chili paste for an extra kick.
Low-carb option: Swap rice for cauliflower rice or serve over steamed veggies.
Storage: Keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Protein swaps: Try ground turkey, chicken, or tofu for an easy variation.
Leftover tip: Perfect for meal prep — reheats beautifully for lunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-fry / One-pan
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Beef Pepper Rice Bowl, weeknight dinner, rice bowl, easy beef recipe, one-pan meal
