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Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min · Total 25 min
Lean beef, rice, and peppers
Updated 2026-10-08 - data v2026-10-08.2
Servings1
Nutrition
532 kcal Estimates
Percent of calories
- Protein per 100 kcal
- 7.0 g est.
- Cost
- $3.45 est.
- Cost per 10 g protein
- $0.92 est.
Recipe keys
- Gluten-Free
- Dairy-Free
- Meal-Prep
- Freezer-Friendly
Why this recipe is worth the hype
- 37 g protein for about $3.45 (est.)
- 90/10 beef keeps the meal savory without a fatty grind.
- Peppers add bulk and color for almost no cost.
- The skillet is done before the rice finishes reheating.
Ingredients
Amounts update with the serving control. Per serving is the base.
- Ground beef 90/10, cooked4.4 oz (125 g)
- White rice, cooked0.75 cup (145 g)
- Bell pepperadded estimate1 pepper (90 g)
- Extra virgin olive oil1 tsp (5 g)
Steps
- Warm oil in a skillet and brown the beef. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add sliced pepper and cook until just soft.
- Heat the rice and spoon the beef and peppers over it.
- Split into containers for the next few days.
Recipe ladder
L1 Basic
Lean beef, rice, and peppers
Current level
532 kcal · $3.45 est.
L2 Upgraded
Beef and broccoli stir-fry
- kcal −25 lower
- Protein 0 g higher
- Carbs +1 g higher
- Fat −2 g lower
- Cost −0.03 same est.
- Time −1 min lower
507 kcal · $3.42 est.
L3 Chef-y
Korean-style beef bowl
- kcal −37 lower
- Protein −2 g lower
- Carbs −6 g lower
- Fat 0 g higher
- Cost −0.37 lower est.
- Time +2 min higher
495 kcal · $3.08 est.
Nutrition values are estimates computed from ingredient weights. USDA verification is in progress.
Cite as: Macro Friendly Meals, "Lean beef, rice, and peppers", https://macrofriendlymeals.com/recipes/lean-beef-rice-l1, data v2026-10-08.2.