Description
This Beef and Pepper Rice Bowl is a quick and easy weeknight meal featuring tender marinated beef, crisp-tender bell peppers, and fluffy basmati rice with a savory sauce. It’s a flavorful and satisfying experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g (10oz) Beef Sirloin, thinly sliced
- 200g (1 cup) Basmati Rice
- 400ml (1 ¾ cup) Water
- 1 tbsp (15ml) Vegetable Oil
- 1 Red Bell Pepper, sliced
- 1 Yellow Bell Pepper, sliced
- 1 Small Onion, thinly sliced
- 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp (5g) Smoked Paprika
- ½ tsp (2.5g) Ground Black Pepper
- ½ tsp (2.5g) Cayenne Pepper
- 2 tbsp (30ml) Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp (15ml) Tamari
- 1 tbsp (15ml) Honey
- 1 tsp (5ml) Rice Vinegar
- 1 tsp (5ml) Sesame Oil
- 2 tbsp (30g) Toasted Sesame Seeds
- 2 Scallions, thinly sliced
- Cilantro Leaves, torn
- 1 Lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Prepare Rice: Rinse basmati rice, boil with water, simmer covered for 12-15 minutes, then steam for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Marinate Beef: Combine beef with smoked paprika, cayenne, pepper, soy sauce, tamari, and honey. Marinate for 10-30 minutes.
- Sauté Aromatics: Stir-fry onion for 2 minutes, then garlic for 30 seconds.
- Sear Beef: Sear marinated beef in a hot skillet for 1-2 minutes, then cook until browned.
- Stir-Fry Peppers: Stir-fry bell peppers for 2 minutes, then combine with beef, soy sauce, tamari, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
- Assemble Bowl: Divide rice among bowls and top with beef and pepper mixture.
- Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with sesame seeds, scallions, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
For best results, slice beef against the grain. Adjust cayenne pepper to your spice preference. Don’t lift the lid while the rice is simmering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: beef, rice bowl, peppers, stir-fry, weeknight meal, easy dinner, asian-inspired