Description
Discover a quick, nutritious ground beef bowl recipe that’s low in fat, high in protein, and bursting with veggies—perfect for a wholesome d
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) 90% lean ground beef
- 1 cup cooked quinoa (about 1/2 cup dry)
- 1 cup cooked brown rice (about 1/2 cup dry)
- 1 cup diced bell pepper (mixed colors)
- 1 cup chopped broccoli florets
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup low‑fat Greek yogurt (for topping)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Season: Sprinkle cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper over the beef. Stir to coat evenly.
- Veggie Time: Add the minced garlic, diced onion, bell pepper, broccoli, and mushrooms to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the veggies are tender but still crisp, about 5 minutes.
- Combine Grains: Stir in the cooked quinoa and brown rice, mixing until everything is heated through. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve: Divide the beef‑and‑veggie mixture into bowls. Top each with a dollop of Greek yogurt, a sprinkle of cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a non‑stick skillet to reduce the need for extra oil.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a splash of hot sauce.
- Keep the quinoa and rice separate until you’re ready to combine to avoid sogginess.
- If you’re short on time, pre‑cook the grains in bulk and store them in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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