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Beef and Rice with Peppers

Tender slices of round steak simmer in a savory soy-garlic and ginger sauce with tomatoes and green bell pepper, then spoon over fluffy rice. Beef and Rice with Peppers balances umami richness with gentle heat and bright pepper notes for a comforting weeknight dinner. Ideal for a quick family meal or prepping leftovers for the next day.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook30 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
Beef and Rice with Peppers
  1. 1

    Trim any fat from the steak; slice the steak thinly into 2- to 3-inch strips.

  2. 2

    Core and seed the bell pepper, then slice it thinly into 3-inch strips.

  3. 3

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  4. 4

    Add the steak and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add the bell peppers; cook and stir until the peppers begin to soften and the steak is browned, 3 to 5 minutes.

  6. 6

    Reduce the heat and add the diced tomatoes, soy sauce, garlic powder, ginger, and black pepper.

  7. 7

    Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

  8. 8

    Stir the cornstarch and bouillon cube into the water; mix well until dissolved.

  9. 9

    Pour the mixture into the skillet.

  10. 10

    Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to a gravy-like consistency, about 10 minutes.

  11. 11

    Remove from the heat and serve over hot cooked rice.