Quick Beef Pepper Rice Bowl (Printable Format)
A quick stir-fry combining tender beef and peppers in a savory Asian sauce, served over fluffy rice for an easy weeknight meal.
# What You'll Gather:
→ Rice Base
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2 cups (400g) cooked white or brown rice
→ Main Components
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1 lb (450g) beef (sirloin, flank steak, or ground beef)
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2 bell peppers, any color, thinly sliced
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1 small onion, thinly sliced
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tablespoon ginger, minced (optional)
→ Sauce
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1/4 cup (60ml) soy sauce
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1 tablespoon oyster sauce
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1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
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1 teaspoon sugar or honey
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
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1/2 cup (120ml) beef or chicken broth
→ Garnish
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Sesame seeds
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Sliced green onions
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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If using steak, slice it thinly against the grain. Ground beef needs no preparation.
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In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, sugar, red pepper flakes (if using), and broth.
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Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook beef until browned, 3-4 minutes for steak or 5-6 minutes for ground beef. Remove and set aside.
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In the same skillet, heat remaining oil. Add garlic, ginger, onions, and peppers. Sauté 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
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Return beef to skillet, add sauce, and stir well. Simmer 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
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Divide rice among bowls, top with beef mixture, and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
# Important Tips:
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Can substitute beef with chicken, shrimp, or tofu
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Add extra vegetables like broccoli or mushrooms if desired
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For thicker sauce, add cornstarch mixed with water while simmering