Easy Beef and Peppers Skillet
A quick and delicious one-pan meal combining ground beef, colorful bell peppers, and a savory sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
For the skillet
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 small to medium-sized green bell peppers, chopped
- 1 large red onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup soy sauce dark Japanese soy sauce can be substituted
- 1/4 cup dark Japanese soy sauce can substitute with regular soy sauce if preferred
- 2 tablespoons Chinese oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons dried chives can substitute with fresh
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried, ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon dried chili flakes optional
- 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups cooked rice for serving
- to taste chili garlic sauce for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large skillet, add 2 tablespoons of toasted sesame oil and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Heat over medium heat.
- Add the chopped green bell peppers and red onion. Sauté for approximately 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.
- Once the vegetables are cooked, remove them from the skillet and set them aside in a bowl.
Cooking
- In the same skillet, add the ground beef. Cook until fully crumbled and browned.
- Meanwhile, prepare the rice separately. You may add toasted sesame oil to the rice for additional flavor if desired.
- When the beef is fully cooked, return the sautéed peppers and onions to the skillet.
- In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauces, rice vinegar, remaining toasted sesame oil, garlic powder, onion powder, ginger, spices, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and chili flakes.
- Pour the sauce over the meat and vegetable mixture. Simmer covered for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- After 25 minutes, uncover and let simmer on low for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve the beef and peppers mixture over rice. Drizzle with chili garlic sauce for an extra kick.
Notes
Choose fresh ingredients for better flavor. Adjust spice levels to taste. Cook rice in broth for added flavor. Consider using ground turkey or chicken for a healthier option.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 560kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g