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Beef and Pepper Rice Bowl

Beef and Pepper Rice Bowl

If you're craving something hearty, quick, and packed with flavor, the Beef and Pepper Rice Bowl is your go-to. Savory ground beef, crisp-tender bell peppers, and fluffy rice come together in a sweet and slightly spicy sauce—comfort food with a punch. It's perfect for weeknights, customizable to your taste, and meal-prep friendly.
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Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb flank steak or sirloin thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion thinly sliced
  • 2 bell peppers any color, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 2 cups cooked white or brown rice for serving
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Green onions chopped (for garnish)
  • Sesame seeds optional, for garnish
  • 1 lb flank steak or sirloin thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion thinly sliced
  • 2 bell peppers any color, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 2 cups cooked white or brown rice for serving
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Green onions chopped (for garnish)
  • Sesame seeds optional, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced beef and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned and cooked through. Remove the beef from the skillet and set it aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add the onion and bell peppers. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  4. Return the cooked beef to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the sauce over the beef and vegetables, tossing everything together until well coated and heated through, about 2 minutes.
  5. Serve the beef and pepper mixture over the cooked rice. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.

Notes

  • You can swap out the beef for chicken, tofu, or shrimp if preferred.
  • For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or drizzle with sriracha sauce.
  • Brown rice or cauliflower rice can be used as a healthier alternative to white rice.
  • If you like a thicker sauce, you can mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with a tablespoon of water and stir it into the sauce mixture before adding it to the pan.