Description
Comforting beef and pepper rice bowl brings Mediterranean flavors right to your kitchen table. Succulent beef chunks nestled over fluffy rice create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (for rice)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Base:
- 3 cups cooked white or brown rice
Instructions
- Create a flavor-packed marinade by blending soy sauce, oyster sauce, and cornstarch in a mixing bowl. Thoroughly coat thinly sliced beef, ensuring complete coverage. Allow mixture to rest and absorb flavors for 15-20 minutes at room temperature.
- Prepare a large skillet or wok by heating vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Introduce onions and bell peppers, rapidly stirring for 3-4 minutes until vegetables soften slightly but retain crispness. Incorporate minced garlic and grated ginger, continuing to sauté for an additional 60-90 seconds. Transfer vegetable mixture to a separate plate, maintaining their vibrant color and texture.
- Return skillet to high heat, adding remaining oil. Carefully spread marinated beef in a single layer, allowing each piece to develop a rich golden-brown sear. Cook approximately 2-3 minutes per side, creating caramelized edges and sealing in juices.
- Reunite seared beef with reserved vegetable mixture, gently tossing to integrate flavors. Season with black pepper and optional red pepper flakes, stirring continuously for 1-2 minutes to harmonize ingredients.
- Enhance cooked rice with a gentle drizzle of soy sauce and sesame oil, providing additional depth. Distribute rice evenly among serving bowls, generously topping with beef and vegetable medley.
- Elevate presentation by sprinkling sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions across the surface. Serve immediately while piping hot, delivering maximum flavor and textural contrast.
Notes
- Marinate beef for maximum flavor absorption by letting it sit in the sauce mixture for at least 30 minutes, or even overnight in the refrigerator for deeper taste infusion.
- Choose high-quality, thinly sliced beef like sirloin or flank steak for tender, quick-cooking results that maintain juiciness and prevent toughness.
- Use a hot wok or cast-iron skillet to achieve perfect sear on beef, creating caramelized edges and locking in rich, meaty flavors without overcooking.
- Customize the dish for dietary needs by substituting beef with tofu, chicken, or plant-based protein alternatives, and using gluten-free soy sauce for sensitive eaters.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 860 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg