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Quick and easy beef and pepper rice bowl served in a white bowl

Beef and Pepper Rice Bowl

A quick and easy one-bowl meal featuring tender beef, crisp peppers, and comforting rice, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Quick Meals
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb beef (sliced thinly) Use affordable cuts like flank or skirt steak.
  • 2 pieces bell peppers (sliced) Any color of bell peppers is fine.
  • 1 piece onion (sliced)
  • 2 cups cooked rice Leftover rice works great.
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce Regular soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • optional green onions for garnish Adds freshness.

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  2. Add sliced beef and cook until browned.
  3. Add minced garlic and sliced onion, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
  4. Add sliced bell peppers and cook until tender.
  5. Pour in soy sauce and season with salt and pepper, stirring to combine.
  6. Serve beef and pepper mixture over cooked rice.
  7. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired.

Notes

This recipe is quick and can be made with leftover rice. Feel free to customize the vegetables based on what you have.