Description
Discover how to make delicious and nutritious Healthy Ground Beef Rice Bowls. Learn the perfect balance of flavors and nutrients in this easy recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 pound (454 g) ground beef (450 grams)
- 1 cup (240 ml) brown rice (185 grams)
- 2 cups (480 ml) water (480 milliliters)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil (15 milliliters)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup (240 ml) broccoli florets (150 grams)
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) soy sauce (30 milliliters)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sesame oil (15 milliliters)
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) salt
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the brown rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a medium pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
- Add the rinsed brown rice to the boiling water.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 40-45 minutes until rice is tender.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Stir in the chopped bell pepper, broccoli florets, and julienned carrot.
- Cook the vegetables for 5-7 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
- Add 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1 tablespoon sesame oil to the mixture.
- Season with 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Stir well to combine all ingredients and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Fluff the cooked brown rice with a fork.
- Divide the rice among serving bowls.
- Top each bowl with the ground beef and vegetable mixture.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if using.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a healthier twist, consider using ground turkey or chicken instead of ground beef.
- Add extra vegetables like snap peas or mushrooms for more flavor and texture.
- Adjust the seasoning to your preference by adding more soy sauce or sesame oil as desired.