Healthy Beef and Pepper Rice Bowl (Printable)
Protein-packed bowl with tender beef, colorful peppers, and savory garlic-ginger sauce over brown rice.
# Ingredient List:
→ Beef
01 - 14 oz lean beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
02 - 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
03 - 1 tsp cornstarch
04 - 1 tsp sesame oil
→ Vegetables
05 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
06 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
07 - 1 green bell pepper, sliced
08 - 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
09 - 2 spring onions, sliced for garnish
→ Sauce
10 - 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
11 - 1 tbsp oyster sauce
12 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
13 - 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
14 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
15 - 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
16 - 1/2 tsp chili flakes
→ Rice
17 - 2 cups cooked brown rice
→ Garnishes
18 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
19 - Fresh cilantro leaves
# Steps:
01 - Combine sliced beef with 1 tbsp soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil in a bowl. Toss to coat evenly and let marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
02 - Whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and chili flakes in a small bowl until well combined. Set aside.
03 - Heat a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add marinated beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until just browned on the outside. Transfer to a plate and reserve.
04 - In the same skillet, add a splash of water or small amount of oil. Stir-fry bell peppers and red onion for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender but still retaining some crunch.
05 - Return the beef to the skillet. Pour in the prepared sauce and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, tossing constantly until everything is evenly coated and heated through.
06 - Divide cooked brown rice among 4 serving bowls. Top each with equal portions of the beef and pepper mixture.
07 - Sprinkle with sliced spring onions, toasted sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro leaves. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in 35 minutes and feels like you ordered from your favorite takeout spot
- The sauce hits that perfect salty-sweet balance that makes you want to lick the bowl
02 -
- Crowding the pan when searing the beef will make it steam instead of brown, so work in batches if your skillet is not big enough
- The sauce thickens quickly once it hits the hot pan, so have everything ready before you pour it in
03 -
- Cook your rice ahead of time and spread it on a baking sheet to cool, this prevents clumping when you assemble the bowls
- Prep all your ingredients before you turn on the stove, stir-frying moves fast and you do not want to be chopping while something is burning