Description
Indulge in the savory goodness of the Beef and Pepper Rice Bowl, a perfect weeknight meal that marries ground beef with colorful bell peppers and a zesty jalapeño kick. This delightful dish is not only quick to prepare—taking just 25 minutes—but also versatile, allowing you to customize it with your favorite toppings. The combination of fresh ingredients and spices ensures a flavorful experience that even picky eaters will enjoy. Serve it over fluffy rice for a satisfying dinner that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeño, diced
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup soy sauce (low sodium optional)
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- Optional: Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and jalapeño. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking apart with a spoon; drain excess fat if desired.
- Stir in soy sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to blend flavors.
- Serve the beef and vegetable mixture over cooked rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg