Healthy Beef and Pepper Rice Bowl (Printer-friendly)

Tender beef and crisp bell peppers in savory garlic-ginger sauce over wholesome brown rice.

# What you'll 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

→ Garnishes

18 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
19 - Fresh cilantro leaves

# Method:

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 at room temperature.
02 - Whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and chili flakes in a small bowl until well combined.
03 - Heat a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until just browned but still tender. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
04 - In the same skillet, add a splash of water or small amount of oil. Add bell peppers and red onion. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
05 - Return the beef to the skillet. Pour in the prepared sauce and toss everything together. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until evenly coated and heated through.
06 - Divide the cooked brown rice among 4 serving bowls. Top each bowl with the beef and pepper mixture. Garnish with spring onions, sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pan, so cleanup is practically nonexistent
  • The beef stays impossibly tender thanks to a quick marinade trick
  • You get that takeout flavor without the heavy salt or oil
02 -
  • Overcrowding the pan when searing beef will make it steam instead of brown
  • Letting the sauce reduce for that final minute creates the restaurant-style glaze
  • Cutting all vegetables to similar thickness ensures even cooking
03 -
  • Prep all ingredients before you start cooking, everything moves fast once the heat is on
  • Warm your bowls before serving to keep the meal hot longer

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