Description
A simple, healthy beef and pepper rice bowl packed with protein, fiber, and flavor. Great for meal prep, low-sodium diets, and quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground beef (90% or higher)
1 cup cooked brown rice (or cauliflower rice)
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
2 scallions, chopped
Optional: sesame seeds, red pepper flakes
Instructions
1. Heat sesame oil in a skillet and brown the lean ground beef with garlic and ginger.
2. Add sliced bell peppers and cook until slightly tender but still crisp.
3. Stir in low-sodium soy sauce and scallions. Cook for 1–2 more minutes.
4. Serve over rice or cauliflower rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days.
Make it gluten-free with coconut aminos.
Try turkey or tofu for leaner or plant-based swaps.
Add spinach, mushrooms, or broccoli to increase fiber.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: beef and pepper rice bowls healthy, low sodium dinner, gluten-free beef bowl, quick beef rice recipe