Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Ground Beef Rice Bowl, featuring perfectly seasoned ground beef combined with colorful veggies and served over fluffy rice. This quick and flavorful dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, delivering delightful umami notes that will have everyone asking for seconds. Customize it to your taste, and enjoy the vibrant colors and rich aromas that make this meal a hit at any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 3 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mixed colors)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and garlic until fragrant (2-3 minutes).
- Increase heat to medium-high and add ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in diced bell peppers, cumin, and paprika; cook until vegetables soften (3 minutes).
- Pour in soy sauce and gradually add cooked rice. Stir well to combine (2 minutes).
- Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute ground beef with turkey or tofu. For added nutrition, incorporate more vegetables like zucchini or frozen peas.