How To MakeAsian Style Beef Meal Prep Bowls
A quick and flavorful meal prep bowl with savory ground beef, bell peppers, and a sweet-salty Asian-inspired sauce served over hearty brown rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ground beef
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 2 red bell peppers, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 3 tablespoons coconut aminos or low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- Sliced scallions (for garnish)
- Sliced red chilies (optional)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook ground beef for about 6 minutes, breaking it apart until browned.
- Drain excess grease.
- Add diced bell peppers, garlic, and ginger. Cook for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in hoisin sauce, coconut aminos (or soy sauce), hot sauce, and honey.
- Simmer for about 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the beef.
- Divide cooked rice into 4 containers.
- Top evenly with beef mixture.
- Garnish with scallions, chilies, and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Use lean beef for less grease.
- Add vegetables like broccoli or carrots for extra nutrition.
- Adjust spice level to taste.
- Store up to 3 days in the fridge.
- Add a splash of water when reheating to keep rice moist.
- Flavors improve after resting overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
