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Healthy Beefy Lunch Bowl

Power Up with This Nutritious and Flavorful Beef Bowl

4servings
30 min
Easy
Weeknight-friendly timingMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew
Healthy Beefy Lunch Bowl

About this recipe

Elevate your lunch routine with this healthy beefy lunch bowl, packed with lean ground beef, vibrant vegetables, and wholesome quinoa. Each bowl serves up a balanced mix of protein, fiber, and essential nutrients to keep you energized throughout the day. Perfect for meal prep and easy to customize, this dish is your go-to for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook the quinoa according to package instructions and set aside.

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

    Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it into pieces, and cook until browned.

  4. 4

    Mix in cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper, stirring to blend.

  5. 5

    Stir in the diced red and yellow bell peppers, cooking until slightly softened.

  6. 6

    Divide the quinoa among four bowls, topping each with the beef and pepper mixture.

  7. 7

    Add sliced avocado and chopped cilantro to each bowl.

  8. 8

    Drizzle lime juice over the top and serve immediately.

Chef's tip

For added flavor, consider topping with a dollop of Greek yogurt or a dash of hot sauce. Adjust seasoning to taste.

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