Description
Spicy beef and pepper rice bowl fiesta brings Mexican-inspired flavors dancing across your plate with bold, zesty ingredients. Hearty protein and colorful peppers create a quick, satisfying meal that will energize you through any evening.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeno, diced
Seasonings and Additions:
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (low sodium optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
Optional:
- Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare a large skillet and set it over medium heat, gently melting butter until it coats the cooking surface evenly.
- Incorporate diced onion, green and red bell peppers, and jalapeno into the melted butter, sautéing for 4-5 minutes until vegetables become tender and release their aromatic essence.
- Introduce ground beef to the vegetable mixture, breaking it into small crumbles while cooking until completely browned. Carefully drain excess fat to maintain a lighter texture.
- Enhance the skillet’s contents by adding soy sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, stirring thoroughly to distribute seasonings and allow flavors to harmonize for 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer the savory beef and pepper medley atop a bed of steamed rice, creating a vibrant and satisfying one-bowl dining experience that blends robust flavors and textures.
Notes
- Remove seeds from jalapeños to control heat level, ensuring a balanced spice that doesn’t overwhelm the dish.
- Blotting excess beef fat with paper towels can reduce calories without sacrificing flavor.
- Swap white rice for brown or cauliflower rice to create a lower-carb, more nutritious base for the bowl.
- Batch cook this recipe and store in meal prep containers for easy lunches throughout the week, staying fresh for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg