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Savory Beef and Pepper Rice Bowl for Quick Weeknight Dinners

A quick and customizable beef and pepper rice bowl that pleases both kids and adults.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Mixture
  • 1 pound ground beef can be substituted with ground turkey or plant-based meat
  • 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil for a dairy-free version
  • 1 onion yellow or white for best results
  • 1 green bell pepper or red/yellow for added sweetness
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 jalapeño adjust for spice tolerance or omit
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or fresh minced garlic
  • to taste salt sea salt recommended
  • to taste black pepper freshly ground for best flavor
For the Rice Base
  • 4 cups cooked rice or quinoa/cauliflower rice for low-carb option

Equipment

  • Large Pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat until foamy.
  2. Sauté the diced onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and jalapeño for about 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Add the ground beef and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned.
  4. Drain excess grease, return to heat, and stir in soy sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  5. Serve the beef mixture over cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Customize the dish with your favorite vegetables and adjust the spice levels according to your family's preferences.

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