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Delicious beef and pepper rice bowl with colorful vegetables and rice

Beef and Pepper Rice Bowl

A speedy and delicious bowl of beef, peppers, and rice that promises to satisfy your cravings without the drama.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound beef (sliced thinly) Use decent quality beef, consider options from Trader Joe’s or Aldi.
  • 2 pieces bell peppers (sliced) Any color bell pepper can be used.
  • 3 cups cooked rice Use your choice of rice.
Sauces and Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce Adds flavor to the beef.
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce Optional; adds umami flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For sautéing.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic (minced) Freshly minced garlic is preferred.
  • Salt and pepper to taste Adjust seasoning as per preference.

Method
 

Cooking the Beef
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the sliced beef and cook until browned.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Sautéing the Peppers
  1. Add the bell peppers and sauté until they are tender.
  2. Pour in the soy sauce and oyster sauce, stirring to combine.
Serving
  1. Serve the beef and peppers over a bed of fluffy rice, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Meal prep this dish by keeping the rice separate from the beef and pepper mix to avoid sogginess. It reheats beautifully in a skillet with a splash of water.