Description
Beef and Pepper Rice Bowls offer a fast, flavorful dinner that combines seasoned smoked beef with crisp bell peppers, onions, and jalapeno, all served over fluffy rice. This easy stovetop recipe delivers a hearty, protein‑rich meal in under 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights or meal‑prep plans. Rich aromas, balanced spice, and a satisfying texture make it a family favorite you’ll want to repeat again and again. Serve with lime wedges and a dash of soy sauce for bright flavor and extra zest!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 cup diced onions
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
- Add diced onions and bell peppers to the skillet; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in jalapeno, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper; cook another 2–3 minutes.
- Fold in cooked rice, mixing until evenly combined and heated through.
- Serve the mixture over rice bowls and enjoy.
Notes
- For extra brightness
- serve with lime wedges and a drizzle of soy sauce. Adjust jalapeno amount for desired spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
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