Healthy Beef and Pepper Rice Bowl (Printable)
Protein-packed rice bowl with tender beef, crisp peppers, and savory garlic-ginger sauce.
# What You Need:
→ Beef
01 - 14 oz lean beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
02 - 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
03 - 1 tsp cornstarch
04 - 1 tsp sesame oil
→ Vegetables
05 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
06 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
07 - 1 green bell pepper, sliced
08 - 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
09 - 2 spring onions, sliced for garnish
→ Sauce
10 - 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
11 - 1 tbsp oyster sauce
12 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
13 - 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
14 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
15 - 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
16 - 1/2 tsp chili flakes
→ Rice
17 - 2 cups cooked brown rice (about 7 oz uncooked)
→ Garnishes
18 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
19 - Fresh cilantro leaves
# How To Make:
01 - Combine sliced beef with 1 tbsp soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil in a bowl. Toss to coat evenly and let marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Whisk together remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes in a small bowl until well combined.
03 - Heat a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add marinated beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
04 - In the same skillet, add a splash of water or oil. Stir-fry bell peppers and red onion for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender.
05 - Return beef to the skillet. Pour in prepared sauce and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until everything is evenly coated and heated through.
06 - Divide cooked brown rice among 4 bowls. Top each with beef and pepper mixture. Garnish with spring onions, sesame seeds, and cilantro if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The velveted beef technique makes even budget cuts melt in your mouth
- Everything cooks in one pan so cleanup is practically nonexistent
- You get that restaurant quality sauce without any mystery ingredients
02 -
- Crowding the pan while cooking beef will cause it to steam instead of sear so work in batches if necessary
- Letting the beef rest in the cornstarch mixture for the full 10 minutes makes a noticeable difference in texture
- The sauce thickens rapidly off heat so remove the pan from the burner as soon as everything looks glossy
03 -
- Freshly grated ginger releases more aromatic oils than ground and makes a huge flavor difference
- Slice your beef against the grain into thin strips for the most tender results