Beef and Pepper Rice Bowl
This Beef and Pepper Rice Bowl is a quick, flavorful skillet meal made with browned ground beef, tender bell peppers, onion, and cooked rice tossed in a savory soy and hoisin sauce.
Sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and optional red pepper flakes give the dish extra depth and warmth, while fresh green onions add a simple finishing touch. It’s an easy one-pan meal that works well for busy weeknights.
Beef and Pepper Rice Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish
Directions
1. Cook the ground beef
Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the ground beef and cook until fully browned, breaking it into smaller pieces as it cooks.
Drain off any excess grease if needed.
2. Add the vegetables
Stir in the diced red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and onion.
Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.
3. Add the seasonings and sauces
Pour in the soy sauce and hoisin sauce.
Add the garlic powder, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes if using.
Stir well and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes so the flavors can blend together.
4. Mix in the rice
Add the cooked rice directly to the skillet.
Stir thoroughly until the rice, beef, vegetables, and sauce are evenly combined and heated through.
5. Garnish and serve
Remove the skillet from the heat.
Sprinkle the sliced green onions over the top and serve warm.
Savory, filling, and easy to prepare, this beef and pepper rice bowl makes a simple weeknight dinner with plenty of flavor.
