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Healthy beef and pepper rice bowl with vibrant vegetables and rice

Healthy Beef and Pepper Rice Bowl

A comforting and efficient rice bowl featuring ground beef, colorful peppers, and brown rice, perfect for busy weeknights or using up leftovers.
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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
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup bell peppers, sliced Mix colors for a prettier dish.
  • 1 cup onion, sliced
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice Day-old rice is ideal to prevent mushiness.
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil Optional; use your favorite cooking oil.
  • to taste Salt and pepper Season according to preference.
  • Chopped green onions for garnish Use as much as desired.

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
  3. Add sliced bell peppers and onion, and sauté until vegetables are tender.
  4. Stir in cooked brown rice and soy sauce.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.

Notes

Don't overcrowd the pan to avoid steaming the veggies. For extra flavor, let the beef brown properly.