Description
A quick and easy one-skillet beef and vegetable dish served over nutty brown rice, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (e.g., broccoli, carrots, snap peas)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: chopped green onions, sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook brown rice according to package instructions, the cooked grains should be fluffy and slightly chewy.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, you should see a gentle shimmer when it is ready.
- Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant and the onion becomes translucent, about 2 to 3 minutes, you will notice the aroma lift.
- Add ground beef, cook until browned, breaking it up and cooking until no pink remains and edges get a little caramelized.
- Stir in bell pepper and mixed vegetables, cook for another 5 minutes until vegetables are heated through and peppers are crisp-tender.
- Add soy sauce, salt, and pepper to taste, stir so the sauce glosses the beef and vegetables for even seasoning.
- Serve the beef mixture over rice, and add optional toppings if desired, the bowl should be saucy with contrasting textures from tender rice and crisp-tender veg.
Notes
For freshness, add chopped green onions or sesame seeds just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg