High Protein Ground Beef and Rice Bowl
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (93/7 or 90/10)
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 large bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Optional: Sesame seeds or sriracha for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef to the pan, breaking it up with a wooden spoon or spatula. Cook the beef until it is completely browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess fat if necessary to keep the dish lean.
- Add the diced onions and bell peppers directly into the skillet with the beef. Sauté the mixture for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. You want the vegetables to become tender but still retain a bit of a crisp bite and vibrant color.
- Clear a small space in the center of the skillet and add the minced garlic and fresh ginger. Cook for about 60 seconds until you can smell the aroma. Stir the aromatics into the beef and vegetable mixture to ensure even distribution of flavor.
- Add the cooked rice, soy sauce, and sesame oil to the skillet. Use your spatula to toss everything together, breaking up any clumps of rice. Continue cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the rice to absorb the sauces and heat through completely.
- Taste the mixture and add salt and black pepper as needed. Remove the skillet from the heat. Garnish with sliced green onions and optional sesame seeds before serving hot.