Spiced Beef Stir-Fry with Bell Peppers and Jasmine Rice
Quick and flavorful stir-fried ground beef cooked with colorful bell peppers, served over fragrant jasmine rice. This asian-inspired beef ready in about 35 minutes pairs pound ground beef, minced garlic cloves, tablespoons soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
- 1 medium, sliced into thin strips yellow bell pepper
- 1 medium, sliced into thin strips green bell pepper
- 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
- 1.5 cups water
Instructions
- Step 1: Rinse 1 cup jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine the rice with 1.5 cups water in a medium saucepan, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Step 2: While the rice cooks, heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add 1 pound ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Step 4: Stir in 1 sliced red bell pepper, 1 sliced yellow bell pepper, and 1 sliced green bell pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes until vegetables soften but still retain some crunch.
- Step 5: Stir in 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the beef and peppers.
- Step 6: Serve the spiced beef stir-fry hot over the cooked jasmine rice.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Spiced Beef Stir-Fry with Bell Peppers and Jasmine Rice take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (10 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Spiced Beef Stir-Fry with Bell Peppers and Jasmine Rice?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pound ground beef from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Spiced Beef Stir-Fry with Bell Peppers and Jasmine Rice?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Spiced Beef Stir-Fry with Bell Peppers and Jasmine Rice for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Spiced Beef Stir-Fry with Bell Peppers and Jasmine Rice?
Asian beef like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
