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Beef and Pepper Rice Bowl

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A quick and flavorful rice bowl featuring seasoned ground beef, colorful bell peppers, and savory seasonings, perfect for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Meat

  • 1 lb ground beef (85/15 or 90/10)

Vegetables

  • 1 cup sliced bell peppers (red, green, yellow, or orange)
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Pantry Items

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • to taste Salt (start with 1/4 tsp)

Optional toppings

  • optional red pepper flakes or hot sauce

Garnishes

  • optional green onions, cilantro, avocado, lime, cheese, sriracha

Instructions 

  • Prep all ingredients: dice onion, mince garlic, slice bell peppers, cook rice if needed.
  • Cook ground beef in a skillet with olive oil until browned (6–8 min). Push to side.
  • Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant (1–2 min), then combine with beef.
  • Add bell peppers and cook 4–5 min until tender. Stir in tomato paste, soy sauce, paprika, cumin, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Cook 2 min.
  • Add cooked rice, stir, and cook 2–3 min to meld flavors. Serve hot with toppings.

Notes

Feel free to customize toppings and spice level to taste.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Beef, Pepper, Rice