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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
  

  • 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

Instructions
 

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.