Description
Busy night? Meet your new weeknight MVP. These one-pan beef and pepper rice bowls are everything: bold, savory, a little sweet, and ridiculously easy. With juicy ground beef, caramelized onions, and rainbow peppers all glazed in garlicky soy goodness, every bite tastes like comfort with a kick. And yes—this whole cozy creation comes together in just 25 minutes. Let’s make dinner your favorite part of the day again.
Ingredients
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2 tbsp butter (or olive oil)
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1 medium onion, diced
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1 red + 1 green bell pepper, diced
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1 jalapeño, diced (optional)
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1 lb ground beef (80/20 preferred)
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½ cup soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
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1 tbsp garlic powder (or 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced)
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1 tsp salt + 2 tsp black pepper
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Cooked rice, for serving (about 1–1½ cups per bowl)
Instructions
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Sauté Veggies: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, peppers, and jalapeño (if using). Cook 4–5 mins until just softened.
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Brown Beef: Add ground beef. Cook 6–8 mins, breaking apart with a spoon, until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
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Season & Simmer: Stir in soy sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer 2–3 mins until the sauce thickens slightly. Taste and adjust seasoning.
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Serve: Scoop beef mixture over bowls of warm rice. Optional toppings: fried egg, scallions, sesame seeds, chili flakes.
Notes
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Add 2 tbsp broth if sauce gets too thick.
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Try with ground turkey, tofu, or lentils.
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Stir in pineapple chunks or sriracha for fun flavor boosts.
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Reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of water for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 280 cal Per Serving
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g