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Beef pepper rice bowl in a large skillet with seasoned ground beef, colorful bell peppers, and jasmine rice

Beef Pepper Rice Bowl

Savory ground beef, colorful bell peppers, and fluffy jasmine rice cooked together in one skillet with soy sauce, Worcestershire, and bold seasonings. A budget-friendly, high-protein weeknight dinner ready in 40 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian-Inspired
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef 85/15 recommended for best flavor
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 bell peppers any color, sliced - two different colors recommended
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup jasmine rice uncooked
  • 2 cups beef broth low-sodium recommended, used to cook the rice
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce low-sodium preferred
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • salt to taste
  • chopped green onions for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet with lid
  • Medium saucepan
  • Spatula
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Combine jasmine rice with 2 cups beef broth in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
  2. While the rice rests, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.
  3. Add ground beef to the skillet. Break apart with a spatula and cook for 5-7 minutes until fully browned with no pink remaining. Drain excess fat, leaving a thin layer in the pan.
  4. Add sliced bell peppers and minced garlic. Stir and cook for 5 minutes until peppers are slightly softened but still have some bite.
  5. Add cooked jasmine rice to the skillet. Pour in soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, and paprika. Stir thoroughly until rice is fully coated. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and fragrant.
  6. Taste and adjust with salt as needed. Spoon into bowls and top with chopped green onions before serving.

Notes

Use low-sodium soy sauce and broth to control saltiness. Cook rice in beef broth instead of water for deeper flavor. Do not overcook bell peppers - they should keep a slight bite and bright color. Does not freeze well. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet with a splash of broth over medium-low heat.