Asian-Style Ground Beef Rice Bowls

• servings: 5
• total time: 25 min

Ingredients

1½ lbs ground beef (90% lean or higher)

3 cups cooked basmati rice

2 bell peppers, thinly sliced

1 cup shredded carrots

2 green onions, sliced

2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium)

1 tablespoon hoisin sauce

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1 teaspoon garlic powder (or 2 cloves minced)

1 teaspoon ginger powder (or 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger)

1 teaspoon rice vinegar

Optional garnish: Sesame seeds, chopped cilantro, or chili flakes

Directions

Cook rice: Prepare basmati rice according to package directions and set aside.

Brown beef: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into crumbles. Drain any excess fat.

Cook veggies: Add the bell peppers, shredded carrots, and garlic (or garlic powder) to the skillet with the beef. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until the veggies are slightly softened.

Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and rice vinegar.

Combine: Pour the sauce over the beef and veggie mixture. Stir well to coat and let it simmer for 2–3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Assemble bowls: Divide the cooked rice into individual bowls. Spoon the beef and veggie mixture over the rice.

Garnish: Sprinkle sesame seeds, sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, or chili flakes for extra flavor.