Firecracker Ground Beef Bowls
This Ground Beef and Pepper Stir Fry Bowl is an easy, high-protein dinner made with lean ground beef, sweet mini bell peppers, and a sticky homemade sauce with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, and sriracha. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's a flavorful weeknight meal that's perfect served over rice or your favorite vegetables.
Servings 4
Calories 281kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 5 mini red bell peppers, sliced into thin rings
For the sauce
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 2 tsp fresh ginger paste
- 1 tsp chili flakes, adjust for heat
- 2 tsp cornstarch
For serving
- Cooked broccoli
- Choice of cooked rice
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook 6-8 minutes until browned. Add the sliced bell peppers and saute for a couple more minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, sriracha, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and corn starch.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked beef and peppers, then stir. Let it simmer 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Now it's time to assemble!Add your choice of veggie and rice to the bowl and top with sesame seeds and freshly sliced green onion. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 10g | Fiber: 3g