Quick Sweet Soy Pork and Pepper Rice Bowls with Cilantro Lime

If you’re looking for a quick and tasty weeknight meal, these sweet soy pork and pepper rice bowls are the answer. In just 20 minutes, you can have a flavorful dinner on the table. Ground pork and bell pepper are sautéed in a sweet chili soy glaze, then served over a bed of buttery, zesty rice with a hint of cilantro.

Perfect for busy evenings when you want something satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen. Whether you’re juggling activities or just want to relax early, these bowls deliver big flavor with minimal effort.

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Ingredients

1 unit Green Bell PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon CornstarchView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

8.5 ounce Microwavable Lemongrass Brown RiceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 ounce Sweet Thai Chili SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon Sweet Soy GlazeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground PorkView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit LimeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 ounce CilantroView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) SugarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon (tbsp) ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Cook the microwavable lemongrass brown rice according to package directions. Fluff with a fork and stir in butter, a squeeze of lime juice and chopped cilantro. Keep warm.
2. While rice cooks, thinly slice the green bell pepper into strips. Chop the cilantro (stems and leaves). Cut the lime into wedges.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together sweet soy glaze, sweet Thai chili sauce, cornstarch and sugar until smooth.
4. Heat cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground pork and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Add bell pepper strips to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes, until slightly softened.
6. Pour the sauce mixture over the pork and peppers. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
7. To serve, divide the rice among bowls. Top with the sweet soy pork and pepper mixture. Garnish with remaining cilantro and a lime wedge.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use ground chicken or turkey instead of pork?

Yes, ground chicken or turkey work well as substitutes. Just adjust cooking time as needed.

Is this dish spicy?

It has a mild sweetness from the chili sauce and soy glaze. If you prefer more heat, add extra chili sauce or fresh chilies.

Can I make this ahead of time?

You can prep the ingredients ahead, but it’s best served fresh. Reheat leftovers in a skillet or microwave.