Description

The Beef Pepper Rice Bowl is a quick, flavor-packed dish that combines juicy ground beef, vibrant bell peppers, and a glossy soy-based sauce all served over warm, fluffy rice. Perfect for weeknight dinners or easy meal prep, this bowl hits all the right notes—sweet, savory, and just a touch spicy. Ready in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef

1 red bell pepper, sliced

1 yellow bell pepper, sliced

1 green bell pepper, sliced

1 medium yellow onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/3 cup soy sauce

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

3 cups cooked rice

2 green onions, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain excess grease if needed.

2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.

3. Stir in sliced bell peppers and cook for 4–5 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.

4. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, black pepper, cornstarch, and 2 tablespoons of water. Pour the sauce into the skillet.

5. Stir everything together and simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and veggies evenly.

6. Serve hot over a bed of rice. Garnish with green onions if desired.

Notes

To avoid overcooking, add bell peppers toward the end to keep their crunch intact.

You can swap out beef for ground turkey, chicken, or even plant-based protein to match dietary preferences.

Make extra sauce if you like your rice extra saucy—just double the soy, sugar, and water, and adjust cornstarch slightly.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: Asian-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
Calories: 460
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 920mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 26g
Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: Beef, Rice Bowl, Quick Dinner, Peppers, Stir Fry