Description
This easy beef pepper rice bowl features savory ground beef, sweet peppers, and jasmine rice for a quick, flavorful dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef (85% lean)
- 2 bell peppers (any color), thinly sliced
- 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Instructions
- Combine rice and beef broth in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- While the rice cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook 3 to 4 minutes until translucent.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in bell peppers and cook 4 to 5 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp.
- Add cooked rice to the skillet with soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, paprika, and salt.
- Stir well to combine and heat through for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve warm.
Notes
- Cook ground beef to an internal temperature of 160°F for food safety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pan/Skillet
- Cuisine: American