Description
These Ground Beef Meal Prep Bowls are comforting, filling, and perfect for busy weeks. Seasoned ground beef, tender vegetables, and fluffy grains come together in a nourishing bowl you can prepare ahead and enjoy all week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 3 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook until soft and lightly golden.
- Add garlic and stir until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned.
- Season with paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Cook vegetables separately until tender.
- Assemble bowls with grains, beef, and vegetables.
Notes
Let the beef brown properly for the best flavor. Store bowls in airtight containers for up to 4 days. Add yogurt, feta, or fresh herbs before serving for extra freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Meal Prep
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg