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Easy Flavor-Packed Ground Beef Meal Prep Bowl Recipe for Busy Weekdays

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A quick and flavorful ground beef meal prep bowl perfect for busy weekdays, combining seasoned beef, fresh veggies, and grains for a satisfying and convenient meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) ground beef (80/20)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large bell pepper, diced (red or yellow preferred)
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 4 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
  • 2 cups fresh spinach or kale, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • A handful of fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Cook 1 ½ cups (270g) dry brown rice or quinoa according to package instructions (about 20-25 minutes). Fluff with a fork and set aside.
  2. While grains cook, finely chop onion, mince garlic, dice bell pepper, halve cherry tomatoes, and roughly chop spinach or kale (about 10 minutes).
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook 5-7 minutes, breaking it up until no longer pink. Drain excess fat if needed.
  4. Push beef to the side of the skillet. Add onion and bell pepper, cooking 4-5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic during the last minute.
  5. Sprinkle chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper over beef and veggies. Stir and cook for 2 more minutes to bloom spices.
  6. Remove skillet from heat. Toss in spinach or kale and cherry tomatoes, stirring gently to slightly wilt greens without fully cooking.
  7. Divide cooked grains evenly into 4 meal prep containers or bowls. Top each with equal portions of the beef mixture.
  8. Add sliced avocado on top, squeeze fresh lime juice over each bowl, and sprinkle with chopped cilantro or parsley.

Notes

If beef mixture is too dry, add a splash of beef broth or water when sautéing aromatics. Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure proper browning. Use fresh spices for best flavor. Add avocado just before serving to keep it fresh. This recipe keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days and freezes well without avocado and fresh herbs.

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