Here’s a simple, flavorful Beef and Pepper Rice Bowl recipe you can make in about 20 minutes:
Beef and Pepper Rice Bowl
Ingredients (2 servings)
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, jasmine, or brown)
- 8 oz (225g) thinly sliced beef (sirloin, flank, or shaved beef)
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced (any color)
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional)
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional but great)
- 1–2 tsp brown sugar (or honey)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp black pepper (or more to taste)
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Mix the sauce:
Combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, sesame oil, black pepper, and chili flakes in a small bowl. - Cook the beef:
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Add beef and cook until browned (2–3 minutes).
- Remove beef and set aside.
- Cook the vegetables:
- In the same pan, add onions and bell peppers.
- Sauté until slightly softened (3–4 minutes).
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Combine everything:
- Return the beef to the pan.
- Pour the sauce over and stir for 1–2 minutes until glossy and heated through.
- Assemble the bowls:
- Scoop rice into bowls.
- Top with beef and pepper mixture.
- Add green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Tips & Variations
- Add mushrooms, broccoli, or snap peas for extra veggies.
- Swap beef for chicken, pork, or tofu.
- Add a fried egg on top for richness.
- Use cracked black pepper generously for a more “peppery” version.
If you want, I can also provide a spicier version, a budget-friendly version, or turn this into a meal prep recipe!
