Ingredients
1 lb Lean Ground Beef (90/10 or 85/15)
1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 small Yellow Onion, finely chopped
3 cloves Garlic, minced
Salt & Black Pepper, to taste
2 medium Bell Peppers (any color), diced
1 cup Frozen Corn
3–4 cups Cooked Rice (brown or white)
2 tbsp Soy Sauce (or Tamari)
1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
1 tsp Sriracha (optional), or to taste
1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped (optional garnish)
1 tsp Sesame Seeds (optional garnish)
Instructions
1. Prepare rice or grain according to package instructions.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking it up, and cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.
3. Reduce heat to medium. Add onion and garlic; sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
4. Add diced bell peppers and frozen corn; cook for 3-5 minutes until peppers are tender-crisp.
5. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, and Sriracha (if using). Cook 1-2 minutes more.
6. Spoon rice into bowls and top with the beef mixture.
7. Garnish with cilantro and sesame seeds, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
For meal prep, store beef mixture and rice separately in airtight containers in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat on stovetop with a splash of water or in the microwave. Use a large skillet for proper browning. Prep vegetables before cooking (mise en place) to save time. Substitute ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumble for beef. Add other quick-cooking veggies like spinach or zucchini.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Dairy-Free (without cheese garnish), can be made Gluten-Free with tamari
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups beef mixture + 1 cup rice)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg