Description
This high-protein beef meal prep is a comforting, nourishing recipe made with lean beef, vegetables, olive oil, and warm spices. It is perfect for busy weeks, easy to reheat, and keeps you full and energized while still tasting like home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and cook until soft and fragrant.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add ground beef and cook until fully browned.
- Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano.
- Add bell pepper and zucchini and stir well.
- Stir in tomato paste and a splash of water.
- Simmer gently for 10 minutes until rich and flavorful.
Notes
Cook the beef slowly for deeper flavor. This meal prep stores well in the fridge for up to 4 days and freezes beautifully. Serve with rice, potatoes, or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg