Description
Spicy “zesty beef and pepper rice bowl” brings Mexican-inspired flavors dancing across your plate. Perfectly seasoned beef nestles over fluffy rice, delivering a quick and satisfying meal packed with bold, fresh ingredients you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) beef sirloin, sliced against the grain
Vegetables:
- 2 bell peppers, chopped (any color)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Staple and Seasoning:
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Carefully slice beef sirloin into thin strips, cutting against the natural grain to ensure tenderness and optimal texture.
- Preheat a large skillet to medium-high heat, then drizzle with olive oil to create a sizzling cooking surface.
- Carefully place beef strips into the hot skillet, allowing them to brown and develop rich caramelization for approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Introduce chopped onions and colorful bell peppers into the skillet, stirring frequently to maintain a perfect balance of softness and crispness for 3-4 minutes.
- Sprinkle minced garlic into the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper, and sauté for 60 seconds until aromatic flavors emerge.
- Generously splash soy sauce over the beef and vegetable mixture, thoroughly coating each ingredient to create a glossy, savory glaze.
- Transfer the hot, flavorful beef and vegetable medley over a bed of steamed rice, ensuring an even distribution of ingredients.
- Serve immediately while the dish remains piping hot, allowing the robust flavors to tantalize the palate.
Notes
- Slice beef against the grain to ensure maximum tenderness and easier chewing, preventing tough meat texture.
- Choose high-quality sirloin or flank steak for the most succulent and flavorful results in this quick meal.
- Customize heat levels by adding red pepper flakes or sriracha sauce for those craving extra spiciness.
- Swap white rice with cauliflower rice or quinoa to create a lower-carb or gluten-free version of this dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 670 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg