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Beef & Pepper Rice Bowls Recipe

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A flavorful and hearty Beef & Pepper Rice Bowl recipe that combines tender ground beef, colorful bell peppers, and aromatic spices served over fluffy white rice. Perfect for an easy and satisfying weeknight meal ready in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

Rice

  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 3 cups water or broth
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Beef Mixture

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4–1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Cook the Rice: Add the rice, water or broth, and butter to a pot and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid. Let the rice cook undisturbed for 15 minutes. After cooking, turn off the heat but keep the lid on and let it sit for an additional 10 minutes to steam.
  2. Brown the Beef: While the rice is cooking, place the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Allow it to brown slightly before breaking it apart into smaller crumbles.
  3. Prepare the Vegetables: Dice the onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper. Mince the garlic cloves.
  4. Add Vegetables and Spices: Once the beef is partially browned and broken up, add the diced onion, bell peppers, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes to the skillet.
  5. Cook Vegetables with Beef: Continue cooking the mixture, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes to soften the vegetables slightly.
  6. Drain Excess Grease: Carefully drain any excess grease from the skillet to reduce fat content.
  7. Add Sauce Ingredients: Stir in the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and garlic powder. Cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 5-10 minutes until the peppers reach your preferred level of softness and flavors meld.
  8. Serve: Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and divide it evenly into 4 bowls. Top each bowl with the beef and pepper mixture and serve immediately.

Notes

  • You can substitute brown rice for a healthier option, but cooking times will be longer.
  • Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your desired spice level.
  • Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce the sodium content.
  • For a gluten-free version, ensure the soy sauce is gluten-free or use tamari.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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