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High Protein Ground Beef & Quinoa Meal Prep Bowls

Enjoy a nutritious, high-protein meal prep featuring flavorful ground beef, quinoa, and vibrant vegetables, perfect for healthy lunches throughout the week.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 650 kcal

Ingredients
  

Meat

  • 2 pounds ground beef, 93/7 lean-to-fat ratio
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 3 tablespoons tamari or low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, adjust to taste)

Grains

  • 2 cups uncooked quinoa (yields approximately 6 cups cooked)
  • 4 cups low-sodium beef broth or water
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt

Vegetables

  • 2 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 medium zucchini, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped

Optional toppings

  • 0.5 cup full-fat Greek yogurt

Sliced green onions (optional)

Sesame seeds for finishing (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Cook ground beef in a skillet until browned, then drain excess fat.
  • Add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant, then stir in tamari, sesame oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Cook quinoa in broth with salt until fluffy, about 15 minutes, then let sit covered for 5 minutes.
  • Blanch vegetables separately: broccoli and carrots for 3 minutes, zucchini and bell pepper for 2 minutes. Cool on a towel.
  • Divide quinoa into containers, top with beef, arrange vegetables around, add spinach, and refrigerate. Add yogurt, green onions, and sesame seeds when serving.

Notes

Prepare in advance and store for up to four days. Add toppings when ready to eat for freshness.
Keyword high protein