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 mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 521kcal
- 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
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
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
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