Description
A comforting and nourishing one-pan meal featuring savory beef, bell peppers, and tender rice, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (any color)
- 1 cup cooked rice (brown or white)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent (2-3 minutes).
- Crumble the ground beef into the pan, cooking until browned and no longer pink (5-7 minutes).
- Add the sliced bell peppers, cooking until softened but still slightly crisp (3-5 minutes).
- Gently fold in the cooked rice until well mixed and heated through.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons soy sauce, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately in warmed bowls, garnished with sliced green onions if desired.
Notes
Use day-old rice for better texture; experiment with different types of rice and protein to customize the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: beef, rice, comfort food, quick meals, one-pan recipes