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A bowl full of rice, ground beef, julianne carrots, cucumbers, cabbage and red peppers.
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5 from 6 votes

Ground Beef Rice Bowls

These quick and simple ground beef rice bowls can be made in under 30 minutes and are a healthy dinner filled with fresh veggies. Simply brown the ground beef, toss in veggies and cover in a soy sauce mix for a perfect weeknight dinner. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 521kcal
Author: Kristin

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1.5 pounds Ground Beef
  • 2-3 Large Carrots Julienne
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper Diced
  • 2 Cups Shredded Purple Cabbage
  • 1 Large Cucumber Diced and saved for serving
  • ¼ Cup Diced Green Onions

Sauce

  • ¼ Cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 1-2 Inches Freshly Grated Ginger Or ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2-3 Cloves Fresh Garlic Pressed or minced
  • 1 teaspoon Rice Vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon Sesame Seed Oil

Serving

  • Cooked Rice Long grain white rice like Jasmine or Basmati
  • Sesame Seeds
  • Yum Yum Sauce Optional

Instructions

  • Cook rice according to package directions. Jasmine or basmati rice are great choices. I use 2 cups of uncooked rice for 4 people. 
  • Mix all the sauce ingredients together in a small mixing bowl. Set aside.
  • Chop and prep all the veggies. This dish cooks fast so have everything ready to go.
  • Warm a large brasier or another large pan on the stove over medium heat. 
  • Add in olive oil and allow to warm up.
  • Add in ground beef and cook until completely browned. 
  • Once the beef is completely browned drain any excess juice then add in the carrots, peppers, and cabbage. Save the cucumbers for serving.
  • Pour in the soy sauce mixture and toss to coat everything. 
  • Cook everything together until the soy sauce reduces down and the veggies are slightly soft, but still have a slight crunch to them. Total cooking time will vary on how soft you want your veggies.
  • Add in green onions. 
  • Mix in or serve over cooked rice with diced cucumbers and sesame seeds.
  • Top with some sriracha, spicy mayo, or my personal favorite a homemade yum yum sauce

Notes

Ingredient Notes:
Fresh Produce: I have found the best produce to use in these bowls are carrots, purple cabbage, red peppers and cucumbers. Zucchini, mushrooms and even a frozen veggie mix would all work.
Rice: Any rice can be used to build these rice bowls. Brown, white, instant or a flavored rice. Just cook according to package directions.
Ground Meat: The recipe calls for ground beef, but ground turkey or chicken can also be used.
Soy Sauce: Make this dish gluten free by using a tamari sauce

Nutrition

Calories: 521kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 854mg | Potassium: 878mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 6672IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 4mg