Description
Beef and pepper rice bowls are a quick, flavorful dish that perfectly balances protein and fiber. Tender strips of beef flank steak are stir-fried with colorful bell peppers, then tossed in a savory sauce made from soy sauce and brown sugar. Served over fluffy rice, this meal is ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s as versatile as it is delicious—feel free to customize it with your favorite vegetables or spices. With its vibrant colors and rich flavors, this dish will surely become a family favorite!
Ingredients
- Beef flank steak
- Bell peppers (red, yellow, green)
- Long-grain rice (white or brown)
- Low-sodium soy sauce
- Garlic
- Onion
- Sesame oil
- Brown sugar
- Cornstarch
- Ginger paste
Instructions
- Slice the flank steak against the grain into thin strips; chop bell peppers and onion.
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; stir-fry beef until browned (3-4 minutes), then remove.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions until translucent (3 minutes), add bell peppers and garlic; cook until softened (1 minute).
- Return beef to skillet; mix soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger paste, cornstarch with water in a bowl and pour over mixture.
- Stir until heated through (1 minute); serve over cooked rice.
Notes
– For enhanced flavor, marinate beef in soy sauce for at least 1 hour before cooking.
– Feel free to add other vegetables like broccoli or snap peas for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg