Description
A quick and flavorful one‑bowl meal featuring savory ground beef sautéed with colorful bell peppers and onions, served over fluffy rice with a tangy soy‑hoisin sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cups cooked white or brown rice
- ¼ cup low‑sodium soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder (or 1 Tbsp minced garlic)
- ½ tsp ground ginger (or 1 tsp fresh grated ginger)
- Optional: sriracha or red pepper flakes to taste
- Optional garnishes: toasted sesame seeds, sliced green onions
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium‑high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up, about 5–7 min.
- Push beef to one side; add diced onions and bell peppers. Sauté 3–5 min until softened.
- Sprinkle in garlic powder and ginger, stir 30 sec until fragrant.
- Stir beef and veggies together, then pour in soy sauce and hoisin. Add sriracha if using. Cook 2–3 min to meld flavors.
- Divide rice into bowls; top with beef‑pepper mixture.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot. Store leftovers up to 3 days in fridge.
Notes
- Swap in brown rice or cauliflower rice for a healthier twist.
- Use ground turkey, chicken, or tofu for variations.
- Add extra veggies like broccoli or snap peas for more nutrition.
- Adjust spiciness with more or less sriracha/red pepper flakes.
- Reheat leftovers with a splash of water or extra sauce to retain moisture.